Probiotics and oral health

Abstract

Probiotics utilize the naturally occurring bacteria to confer health benefits. Traditionally, probiotics have been associated with gut health, and are being mainly utilized for prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections and disease; however, recently, several studies have suggested the use of probiotics for oral health purposes. The aim of this review is to understand the potential mechanism of action of probiotic bacteria in the oral cavity and summarize their observed effects with respect to oral health.

Ultrastructural Morphologic Changes in Mycobacterial Biofilm in Different Extreme Condition

“…Therefore, our study also suggested that OADC is the best supplement for biofilm growth as agreed by Nyvad and Fejerskov [24]. Mycobacterium smegmatis developed moderate biofilm at 30 C and strong biofilm at 42 and 37 C. Mycobacterium smegmatis demonstrates rapid growth on solid media over the temperature range of 24-45 C [7].…”

“…Excess available carbon and the limitation of nitrogen, potassium or phosphate promote EPS and thickness of biofilm [6]. Colonies can vary widely in morphology, and there is a clear correlation between highly structured morphologies and the ability of a cell to produce an ECM [7]. Biofilms can form on almost any abiotic or biologic surface and it is estimated that 65% of all human bacterial infections involve biofilms.…”

Probiotikler ve Diş Hekimliğinde Kullanımı

“…Also Lactobacillus fermentum appears to be promising. Hasslof P et al (2010) found that two L. plantarum strains and L. reuteri ATCC 55730 displayed the strongest inhibition on Candida albicans 16,21,26,47,52,53 . B. animalis reduces the incidence and severity of mucosal candidiasis 27 .…”

Role of Probiotics in human health and disease: An update

“…(Narwal A et al, 2011, Tiwari G et al, 2012, Calafiore A et al, 2012, Rastogi P et al, 2011, Kumar A et al, 2013 Compete for nutrients and growth factors.…”