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Trial reportProbiotics and antimicrobial proteins2026

A Novel Sugar-Free Probiotic Oral Rinse Influences Oral Candida albicans in Children with Down Syndrome Post Complete Oral Rehabilitation: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial with 6-Month Follow-Up.

Swagata Saha, Manju Raman Nair, Kavita Rai, Veena Shetty, Mohammed Anees T M, Avinash K Shetty, Neevan D'souza

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Trial report in Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Efficacy of a Microencapsulated Sugar-Free Probiotic Oral Rinse on Gingival Health and Salivary Matrix Metalloproteinases 8 and 9 in Children With Down Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial.Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Swagata SahaA B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangaluru, India.
Manju Raman NairA B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangaluru, India. drmanjur@nitte.edu.in.
Kavita RaiA B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangaluru, India.
Veena ShettyK S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangaluru, India.
Mohammed Anees T MK S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangaluru, India.
Avinash K ShettyWake Forest School of Medicine and Brenner Children'S Hospital, Winston-Salem, USA.
Neevan D'souzaK S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), NITTE (Deemed to Be University), Mangaluru, India.

Funding

NU Faculty Short-term Research Grant by NITTE (Deemed to be University) N/RG/NUFR2/ABSMIDS/2022/05
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Down syndrome (DS), caused by trisomy 21, affects 1 in 600-1000 live births and is associated with distinctive physical features, cognitive impairment, and oral health challenges such as increased susceptibility to dental caries, periodontal disease, and elevated prevalence of oral Candida spp. Barriers to dental care necessitate comprehensive strategies to address the unique oral health needs of children with DS. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a sugar-free probiotic oral rinse versus 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate in reducing oral Candida albicans (OCA) counts and improving oral health outcomes in children with DS. A double-blind randomized controlled trial (CTRI/2022/10/046847) enrolled 30 children with DS (aged 6-14 years). Baseline evaluations included OCA quantification and oral health assessments (OHI-S and PHP). Following individualized oral rehabilitation, participants were randomized to either a probiotic rinse (Group 1) or chlorhexidine rinse (Group 2) for 2 weeks. OCA and oral health parameters were assessed at baseline (T

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