Limosilactobacillus Reuteri as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis

Mechanical debridement is the traditional method for the treatment of peri-implant mucositis and its success depends on the patient's correct oral hygiene. It is believed that probiotics may help by their ability to modulate the oral biofilm, resulting in anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial plaque action. The aim of this study is to evaluate the adjuvant effect of the probiotic Limosilactobacillus reuteri in the mechanical treatment of peri-implant mucositis. This study aims to include 32 subjects with implant-supported total rehabilitation and peri-implant mucositis, divided into test and control groups, equally subjected to professional mechanical debridement, with the administration of a daily GUM® PerioBalance® lozenge for 30 days added to the test group. Plaque Index, Bleeding Index and probing pocket depth are evaluated before the intervention (baseline) and at 6 and 10 weeks later.