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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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The magic of magic bugs in oral cavity: Probiotics
Rangare Lakshman Anusha1, Dilshad Umar2, Bahija Basheer2, Kusai Baroudi2
1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Century International Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
2 Department of Restorative Sciences, Faculty, Al-Farabi College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Correspondence Address:
Dilshad Umar
Fathimas, Jains Compound, Attavar, Mangalore, Karnataka
Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.4103/2231-4040.154526
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The aim of this review is to present an update about the current status of probiotics in the field of dentistry. Oral infections are the most common forms of infections. It is necessary to understand the role of the ecology and microbiology of the oral cavity in better understanding of the pathogenesis of various oral diseases. The concept of bacteriotherapy has been an emerging field in dentistry. The use of health-beneficial micro-organisms to heal diseases or support immune function was first introduced in the beginning of the 20 th century. Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts and it has been found to be beneficial to the host health. In medicine, probiotics are used mainly in support therapy for gastro-intestinal diseases. In recent years, probiotics have been used as a treatment to promote oral health. This approach has shown promising results in the oral cavity with respect to control of chronic diseases such as dental caries, periodontitis, and recurring problems such as halitosis and candidal infections. Despite the immense potential of probiotics, data are still deficient on the probiotic action in the oral cavity, which further mandates randomized trials before any concrete clinical recommendations can be arrived. |
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