The Lumoral antibacterial method, developed by a group of Finnish scientists, offers a new solution for oral health risk management to patients suffering from Xerostomia (dry eye). The device, currently available in more than 30 European and Asian countries, has not yet been sold in the United States. The new study, which will hire 15 participants, will be conducted in collaboration between the Finnish Union of Patients Sjögren, the University of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and the Koite Health Ltd technology technology.
According to Mikko Kylmänen, Director of Clinical Project in Koite Health, the unique and varied symptoms of patients with Sjögren’s syndrome make this study valuable.
“Symptoms of Sjögren’s patients vary greatly, so their treatment also requires a customized approach. This study will help us better understand which oral care solutions work best for different patient groups,” Kylmänen explains.
Combining antibacterial light treatment with traditional oral hygiene
Lamp therapy, recommended by the Finnish oral hygiene, enhances oral hygiene by combining regular mechanical cleaning of teeth with light -activated treatment.2.4 The approach effectively reduces harmful bacteria in the mouth, prevention of dental and gums and slowing the formation of a new dental plaque – a soft, pure or yellow bacteria membrane that can be removed from regular oral hygiene practices. If the dental plate stays in the teeth for a long time, it hardens in the tartar, which is usually darker and can only be removed by a dentist.
“In addition, the Lumoral method supports natural saliva production by stimulating salivary glands through photobesatics, which can improve the balance of oral humidity and overall oral health,” Kylmänen continues.
Unlike antibiotics, antibacterial therapy with photocopy is based on a mechanism that makes bacteria more difficult to develop. According to Mikko Kylmänen, the Lumoral antibacterial method is particularly beneficial for people who need an effective complementary treatment to support their oral health and to prevent severe infections from growth or deterioration.
“Sjögren’s syndrome is just one of the many underlying conditions that predispose patients to oral diseases,” he adds.
Several systemic diseases can predispose people to oral diseases. For example, diabetes is an important risk factor for periodontal disease due to its impact on blood sugar levels and immune response. Cardiovascular disease are also associated with oral health problems, as inflammation and bacteria from periodontal disease can contribute to heart disease. In addition, conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis can affect the bones and tissues that support the teeth, increasing sensitivity to oral diseases.
A clinical study by students
Students at the University of Metropolitan Sini Laaksonen and Milla Kiviniemi will attend two months as part of the study.
“We will follow the development of participants’ oral health in two months to evaluate how regular treatment with oral ways affects their oral health. We are excited about the study and look forward to conducting clinical measurements,” the students say.
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