Naslov
The use of Probiotics in Dental Medicine

Autori
Mikuličić, Ana ; Bakarčić, Danko ; Ivančić Jokić, Nataša ; Hrvatin, Sandra ; Ćulav, Toni

Izvornik
Madridge journal of dentistry & oral surgery (2639-0434) 2 (2017), 1; 46-48

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, stručni

Ključne riječi
probiotics, caries, halitosis, candidiasis, parodontitis

Sažetak
Describe ”a matter that microorganisms secret to stimulate the growth of other’’ thus giving the contrast to the term antibiotics. Probiotics are living microorganisms which reside in gastrointestinal and urogenital mucosa that benefit the health and boost vitality. Most commonly used genera of bacteria are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteriae. The probiotics most recognized role is in restoring the balance in oral microflora in the situation when pathogen species of bacteria start to surmount. They accomplish that by competing for the adherent space, and for the source of food with pathogen bacteria and by changing oral cavity conditions. Also, they possess antimicrobial and imunomodifying characteristics. They prove great results fighting periodontal disease, halitosis, candidiasis as well as in preventing caries. Most of commerically available genera of probiotics (yogurt, milk shakes, pills etc.) are considered safe, but there is a certain part of population at risk.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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