Best Supplements for Reduced Probing Pocket Depth
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 29 supplements across 32 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Moderate evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, 2 reported beneficial effects (moderate to large) of Lactobacillus reuteri on reducing probing pocket depth, while 1 high-quality RCT found no significant difference from placebo. The most-studied form was lozenges, but specific CFU doses varied. Effects were observed in patients with periodontitis or peri-implantitis over a median duration of 56 days.
29 supplements
- ModerateLactobacillus reuteriAcross 3 studies, 2 reported beneficial effects (moderate to large) of Lactobacillus reuteri on reducing probing pocket depth, while 1 high-quality RCT found no significant difference from placebo. The most-studied form was lozenges, but specific CFU doses varied. Effects were observed in patients with periodontitis or peri-implantitis over a median duration of 56 days.2 beneficial1 neutral3 studies