Naslov
Effect of LGG yoghurt on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp. salivary counts in children

Autori
Glavina, Domagoj ; Goršeta , Kristina ; Škrinjarić, Ilija ; Negovetić-Vranić, Dubravka ; Mehulić, Ketij ; Kožul, Karlo

Izvornik
Collegium antropologicum (0350-6134) 36 (2012), 1; 129-132

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
caries; inhibition; mutans streptococci; lactobacilli; probiotic

Sažetak
The aim of this study was to establish effect of 14 day consumption of commercially available yoghurt containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus ATCC53103- LGG (Bioaktiv LGG, Dukat, Croatia) on Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp. salivary counts in children. Twenty five patients, 6-10yr old participated in the study. At the inclusion in the study caries risk for every patient was evaluated. The saliva samples were tested with chair side kits for saliva buffer capacity (CRT buffer, Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein), S.mutans and Lactobacillus counts (CRT bacteria test, Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein). Seven, 14 and 30d after yoghurt consumption saliva samples were tested again with CRT buffer and CRT bacteria tests. Obtained data were analyzed using X2 and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results showed significant increase in saliva buffer capacity 30d after yoghurt consumption. S.mutans salivary counts were significantly decreased after 30d. Significant differences in Lactobacillus counts were not observed. It could be concluded that daily consumption of yoghurt containing LGG have an inhibitory effect on oral pathogenic bacteria and may be beneficial in caries prevention.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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