Naslov
Antimicrobial efficacy of probiotic-containing toothpastes: an in vitro evaluation

Autori
Parčina Amižić, Ivana ; Cigić, Livia ; Gavić, Lidia ; Radić, Marina ; Biočina Lukenda, Dolores ; Tonkić, Marija ; Goić Barišić, Ivana

Izvornik
Medicinski glasnik Ljekarske komore Zeničko-dobojskog kantona (1840-0132) 14 (2017), 1; 139-144

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

Ključne riječi
lactobacillus acidophilus ; lactobacillus paracasei ; mouthrinse ; probiotics

Sažetak
Aim To evaluate, in vitro antimicrobial ability of two probiotic toothpastes (one containing Lactobacillus paracasei, other containing Lactobacillus acidophilus) and one toothpaste without probiotic separately, and in a combination with two different mouthrinses (one containing essential oils and the other containing hexitidine). Methods Antimicrobial susceptibility was checked by using the ditch method and Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI)guidelines. Two different toothpastes with probiotic, toothpaste without probiotic and two different mouthrinses were tested against the following selected microorganisms: Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus salivarius and Staphylococcus aureus. Kruskal-Wallis test and MannWhitney U test were used for the statistical analysis (p≤ 0.05). Results Probiotic toothpastes had better inhibitory effect than toothpaste without probiotic in the case of Candida albicans (p=0.043) and Streptococcus salivarius (p=0.043). In all cases, toothpastes had stronger inhibition capacity than mouthrinses (p≤0.05). Conclusion Probiotic toothpastes, as a relatively new concept in the prevention of oral infectious diseases such as caries and periodontal disease, can contribute to the prevention of oral infectious diseases.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Dentalna medicina

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