Is Probiotic an Alternative to Systemic Antibiotics in treating Chronic Periodontitis?

Aim: to assess the clinical efficacy of three treatment modalities (Lactobacillusreuteri (L. reuteri) + Scaling and root planning (SRP), broad spectrum antibiotics+ SRP alone) compare their in Chronic periodontitis. Methods: Sixty systemically healthy participants (20 Group A, 20 B C), clinically diagnosed with CP were enrolled. All patients underwent SRP. Adjunctive Amoxicillin metronidazole given thrice twice daily respectively for 7 days A participants. probiotic wasgiven 3 months whereas, no adjunctive was provided C. Results: Statistically significant improvement observed each group C every parameter i.e., plaque index (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP), periodontal pocket depth (PPD) attachment level (CAL) gain follow-up visit. However, exhibited superior results than Conclusion: Treatment along improves outcomes as compared alone. two systemic antibiotics L. reuteri are comparable efficacy. Keywords: chronic periodontitis; probiotics; lactobacillus reuteri; dental scaling;