Probiotics in dental medicine

Medicina Fluminensis

Bakarčić, Danko¹  Ivančić Jokić, Nataša¹  Glažar, Irena²  Kuiš, Davor²  Mišković, Ivana² 

[1] Katedra za dječju stomatologiju, Studij Dentalne medicine, Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka;Katedra za oralnu medicinu i parodontologiju, Studij Dentalne medicine, Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka

关键词: bacteria;    dental caries;    halitosis;    periodontal diseases;    probiotics;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Medicina Fluminensis

【 摘 要 】

Probiotics are live microorganisms which administered in adequate quantities have beneficial effects on the health of the host. The word probiotic means “for life”. Probiotics contribute to the microbial balance, protect the body from harmful microorganisms, enhancing the immune system, and play an important role in maintaining oral health. Bacteria are commonly used as probiotics. Dental caries and periodontal disease the most common dis- eases in oral cavity caused by bacterial activities. Probiotics used in the treatment of oral changes are in the form of lozenges, tablets, capsules, liquids, yogurt and cheese.

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