We conclude that lactic acid bacteria (OM-X capsules)
is beneficial in the treatment of Oral aphthous ulcerations.
By Prof.Dato'Dr.Hashim Yaacoob Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, UM.,
during 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the IADR (South East Asian Division), Technology in Dentistry, Sept.27 to 29 1999

Lactic acid bacteria stimulate the immune system in animals and humans, and enhances resistance to infections tumors, phagocytosis and serum IgA production To determine whether it is beneficial in the treatment of oral aphthous ulcerations which has an immunopathic basis, we studied the responses of patients with the disease on treatment with OM-X capsules, which contain 12 strains of lactic acid bacteria.

Twenty five (25) patients with oral aphthous ulceration were each prescribed 6 OM-X capsules daily. At the first appointment the number of ulcer, location, diameters and the degree of pain (severe, moderate, slight, no pain) were recorded. Their differential blood counts, hemoglobin content, serum iron, serum ferritin, serum and red-cell folate and Vitamin B-12 values were determined. Each patient was instructed to record daily the number of ulcers present, their sizes, locations and the degree of pain experienced, and to record the four parameters of any new ulcers that might developed We re-examined each patient at 2 weekly interval for 6 months. No control group was used, 17 patients (73.9%) became free of the disease and 6 patients (26.1%) had very dramatic improvements 6 months later. 2 patients dropped out the trial.

We conclude that lactic acid bacteria (OM-X capsules) is beneficial in the treatment of oral aphthous ulcerations.

Results of 25 Patients treated with OM-X Capsules daily

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