| Autor: |
George, V. Thomas, Varghese, Merry Mariyam, Vaseem, M. S., Thomas, Anupa, Ittycheria, Prameetha George, Sreejith, C. K. |
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Journal of International Oral Health; Mar2016, Vol. 8 Issue 3, p404-408, 5p, 3 Diagrams, 1 Chart |
| Abstrakt: |
Probiotics are dietary supplements composed of healthy beneficial bacteria, which has only recently been introduced in dentistry after years of successful use in gastrointestinal problems. The development of bacterial resistance to the broad spectrum antibiotics has raised the possibility of a return to the pre-antibiotic dark ages. Time has approached to shift the paradigm of treatment from elimination of specific bacteria to alteration of bacterial ecology by probiotics. The concept of bacteriotherapy to heal diseases or to support immune function was the first introduced in the beginning of 20th century. Its use has been proven in strengthening immune function, to combat allergies, stress and exposure to toxic substances. Commensals delivered in this manner have been found to inhibit pathogenic microflora. Evidence suggests that probiotics not only function by direct inhibition or enhanced competition with pathogenic flora, but also by more delicate mechanisms including modulation of the immune system. The mechanisms of probiotic action are mainly unknown, but inter microbial species interactions are believed to play a key role with their immune stimulatory effects. Less evidence exists on their role in periodontal therapy. A mere change in daily diet by including probiotic enriched food may always halt, retard or even delay the pathophysiology of periodontal diseases, promoting a healthy lifestyle to fight periodontal infections. So far, mainly dairy products have been investigated, but other means like probiotics in chewing gum or lozenges have also been studied. The most suitable vehicles for oral probiotic applications are yet to be found. The introduction of probiotic bacteria in the mouth calls for the ascertainment of their safety considerations. Prebiotics have also been found to promote the growth of beneficial bacterial species. A fulfilled understanding of the broad ecological changes induced in the mouth by probiotics or prebiotics is highly essential to assess their long-term consequences for oral health and disease. Through this review article, we have tried to highlight the impact of probiotics in improving oral health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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