Benefits of Probiotics in Oral cavity – A Detailed Review.
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2016-09
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The development of resistance to a range of antibiotics by some important pathogens has raised the possibility of a return
of humans to the pre-biotic dark ages. The time has come to shift the paradigm of treatment from specific bacteria
elimination to altering the bacterial ecology by probiotics. In order to better understand the pathogenesis of various oral
diseases, it is necessary to understand the role of the ecology and microbiology of the oral cavity. Thus, the concept of
bacteriotherapy has been an emerging field in dentistry. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial
bacteria or yeasts and has been found beneficial to the host health. They help in stimulating health promoting flora and also
suppressing pathogens which cause and spread diseases. In the medical field, probiotics are used mainly in support
therapy for gastrointestinal diseases. Recently, probiotics are being used as a treatment for various oral diseases. The aim
of this review is to examine potential mechanisms of probiotic bacteria in the oral cavity and summarize observed effects of
probiotics with respect to oral health. The review focuses on probiotic lactobacilli and bifidobacteria genera that are most
utilized in various probiotic products.
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Bacteria, Lactobacillus, Oral health, Probiotics
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Pandya Divya. Benefits of Probiotics in Oral cavity – A Detailed Review. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016 Sept-Oct; 2(5): 10-17.