Probiotics: Contribution to Oral Health
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. Traditionally, probiotics have been associated with gut health and most clinical interest has been focused on their use for prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections and diseases; however, during the last decade investigators have also suggested the use of probiotics for oral health purposes. In oral cavity, probiotics can create a biofilm acting as a protective lining for oral tissues against oral diseases, such as dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis and halitosis. Although only few clinical studies have been conducted so far, the results to date suggest that probiotics could be useful in preventing and treating oral infections, including dental caries, periodontal disease and halitosis. The present review tries to briefly outline the potential role of probiotics in improving oral health.
Authors: Richa Goel, Archita Vedi, Prachi Goyal
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2048522198