Lactoferrin-Based Oral Care for Periodontal Health in Pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria

• •History of systemic diseases that could affect periodontal status (e.g., diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression)
• •Antibiotic or anti-inflammatory therapy within 3 months prior to enrollment Current use of probiotics, antioxidant supplements, or medicated mouthwashes
• •Periodontal treatment within 6 months before enrollment
• •High-risk pregnancy or pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes)
• •Smoking or tobacco use
• •Known allergy to any of the investigational product components
• •Participation in another clinical trial within the previous 3 months