Probiotic significance in periodontics- A short review

Abstract

Background: Elimination of periodontal pathogen is the main aim of during a periodontal therapy, and scaling root planning is the gold standard. Use of antibiotic for long duration is not advisable due to increased bacterial resistance. Thus adjunctive therapy comes into importance for maintaining good oral flora. Use of probiotic has shown improvement of microbial flora of the gut thus helping to maintain a healthy living. Studies and research on the effect of probiotic on oral microflora will ensure future of periodontal therapy. Aim: To assess the clinical efficacy of probiotics in periodontal health. Material and Methods: A literature survey was conducted by collecting research studies using keywords like "Probiotics, periodontal health, application" using search engines like google search, pubmed. Result: Supporting studies were selected which shows that probiotic is a beneficial formula for improving oral health Conclusion: Earlier work has proved that when probiotics used in a certain amount helps in improving the oral flora which proves to be a promising tool in the treatment of periodontal diseases.

Probiotic Lactobacillus Reuteri Effect’s on the Levels of Interleukin-4 in Periodontitis Patients After Scaling and Root Planing

“…This is consistent with the results of a study by Poutahidis et al, which states that probiotics increase the production of oxytocin which can accelerate the healing process [17]. Probiotics can also prevent periodontal disease [18]. Periodontal pocket shallowing in periodontitis patients may happen as a result of SRP and the administration of probiotics.…”

“…Periodontal pocket shallowing in periodontitis patients may happen as a result of SRP and the administration of probiotics. Periodontal pocket shallowing can cause a reduction in CAL [18]. SRP can eliminate bacteria as the main cause of periodontitis.…”

“…SRP can eliminate bacteria as the main cause of periodontitis. Lactic acid produced from probiotics can penetrate the bacterial membrane and acidify the cytoplasm by inhibiting the proliferation of periodontal disease-causing bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia [18]. Reuterin, a bacteriocin produced by L .reuteri, has antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria that cause periodontal disease [18].…”