Research Article
Impact of Prime Smart Gummies / Candies on Oral Wellness: Results from a Double-Arm Trial
Sowjanya Lakkoju, Dr. Bolisetty Deepika, Dr. Ranjith Kumar Kanthem
Middle East Research Journal of Dentistry; 38-45.
https://doi.org/10.36348/merjd.2025.v05i04.002
Background: Oral diseases affect a large portion of the global population and often require integrative treatment strategies for optimal outcomes. Recently, functional supplements combining natural ingredients have shown promise in enhancing oral health. This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness of SMART gummies/ candies —an oral supplement composed of prebiotics (FOS, sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol), probiotics (Bacillus coagulans, Lactobacillus plantarum), essential oils (cinnamon, curcumin, mint, clove), and supportive vitamins and minerals—in improving outcomes across a spectrum of dental conditions. Methods: A comparative study involving 200 participants was conducted, with 10 receiving Prime Smart gummies/Candies in addition to standard dental treatment (trial group) and 10 receiving only standard care (control group). Ten common oral conditions were assessed—including gingivitis, dry socket, tooth decay, halitosis, peri-implantitis, and post-radiotherapy mucositis—using validated clinical indices such as the Wound Healing Index (WHI), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Gingival Index (GI), Organoleptic Score, Schiff Scale, and radiographic bone measurements. Results: The trial group showed significantly better clinical outcomes compared to the control group in all measured parameters (p < 0.001). Improvements included enhanced wound healing, reduced pain, diminished halitosis, accelerated decay recovery, and improved periodontal health markers such as lower GI, reduced bleeding on probing, and better bone retention around implants. Conclusion: The bioactive components of SMART gummies—probiotics, prebiotics, essential oils, and micronutrients—contributed to superior clinical outcomes when used adjunctively with standard dental therapies. These findings support the integration of such nutraceuticals into daily oral health routines. Further randomized controlled trials on larger populations are warranted.