Salivary mutans streptococci and lactobacilli levels after ingestion of the probiotic bacterium<i>Lactobacillus reuteri</i>ATCC 55730 by straws or tablets

Çağlar, Eşber; Çıldır, Şule Kavaloğlu; Ergeneli, Semra; Sandallı, Nüket; Twetman, Svante

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“…Several studies suggested that probiotics might also be of benefit for oral health (Meurmann, 2005;Ç aglar et al, 2006;Meurmann and Stamatova, 2007). Several clinical studies demonstrated that a regular consumption of probiotic lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium decreased the number of cariogenic streptococci in saliva and dental plaque, resulting in a significant lower risk of caries (Näse et al, 2001;Ahola et al, 2002;Ç aglar et al, 2006;Ç aglar et al, 2007;Cildir et al, 2009).…”

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Probiotics affect the clinical inflammatory parameters of experimental gingivitis in humans

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Objectives: To determine the effects of a probiotic milk drink consumed over a period of 28 days, regarding the expression of clinical inflammatory parameters of the oral gingiva during various phases of plaque-induced gingivitis. Methods: Twenty-eight adults with healthy gingiva took part in a prospective and clinical-controlled study. The test group was advised to consume a probiotic milk drink (Yacult) daily during a period of 4 weeks; the control group did not receive any probiotic food or drink. After 2 weeks of consumption of the probiotic drink, participants were advised not to brush their teeth for 14 days. Subsequently, at baseline as well as on days 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14, the following clinical parameters were assessed: plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) volume and bleeding on probing (BOP). Results: At baseline, the PI was significantly higher in the test group compared with controls (0.44±0.50 vs 0.09±0.24 PI; P ¼ 0.0001). The termination of oral hygiene increased clinical inflammatory parameters in both groups. At day 14, the parameters PI, GI, GCF volume and BOP were significantly higher compared with baseline values (P ¼ 0.0001). At day 14, BOP levels (18.75 ± 12.32 vs 36.88 ± 12.54%) and GCF volume (18.78 ± 16.7 vs 35.72 ± 16.1 Periotron units) were significantly lower in the test group compared with the control group (P ¼ 0.005). Conclusion:The results of our study indicate that a daily consumption of a probiotic milk drink reduces the effects of plaqueinduced gingival inflammation associated with a higher plaque score due to the high-carbohydrate content of the probiotic milk beverage.

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“…Some studies have indicated that direct contact with oral tissues is not a prerequisite for probiotics to have a beneficial effect; purely systemic administration of a probiotic could enhance lactobacillus proliferation in the oral cavity. 8,9,22 The conflicting results for probiotic efficacy among previous studies are probably attributable to differences among strains of the same species. 24 At present, most research is carried out with well-defined dairy-based live lactobacillus strains.…”

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“…8,21,22,23 The post-treatment reductions were not directly dependent on the delivery vehicles, which included milk, cheese, yogurt, lozenges, and straws prepared with freeze-dried strains. Çaglar et al 8 investigated whether slowly melting tablets facilitate a more thorough contact between the probiotic and the oral environment compared with a direct swallowing pattern from a straw. Both methods of administration equally reduced the prevalence of salivary mutans streptococci after 2 weeks of use.…”

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“…8,21,22,23 Some studies of the effects of lactobacillus-based probiotics on mutans streptococci reported significant reductions in the levels of salivary mutans streptococci immediately after terminating daily intake. 8,21,22,23 The post-treatment reductions were not directly dependent on the delivery vehicles, which included milk, cheese, yogurt, lozenges, and straws prepared with freeze-dried strains. Çaglar et al 8 investigated whether slowly melting tablets facilitate a more thorough contact between the probiotic and the oral environment compared with a direct swallowing pattern from a straw.…”

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“…6,7 However, the optimal vehicle for probiotic delivery is yet to be determined. Çaglar et al 8 examined the effects of probiotics ingested via 2 different non-dairy delivery systems on the levels of salivary mutans streptococci and lactobacilli. They found that the probiotic significantly reduced the streptococcal levels in comparison with the placebo regardless of the delivery system.…”

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Effects of probiotic fermented milk on biofilms, oral microbiota, and enamel

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The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro and in vivo the effects of 2 brands of probiotic fermented milk on biofilms, oral microbiota, and enamel. For the in situ experiment, ten volunteers wore palatine devices containing four blocks of bovine dental enamel over 3 phases, during which 20% sucrose solution, Yakult ® (Treatment A), and Batavito ® (Treatment B) were dropped on the enamel blocks. Salivary microbial counts were obtained and biofilm samples were analyzed after each phase. For the in vivo experiment, the same ten volunteers drunk Yakult ® (Treatment C) and Batavito ® (Treatment D) in two phases. Saliva samples were collected for microbial analysis after each phase. The in situ study showed that in comparison with Treatment A, Treatment B resulted in fewer total cultivable anaerobes and facultative microorganisms in biofilms, higher final microhardness, lower percentage change in surface hardness, and smaller integrated subsurface enamel hardness. In the in vivo study, Treatment D resulted in a reduction in the counts of all microorganisms. The results suggested that the probiotic fermented milk Batavito ® , but not Yakult ® , reduced the amount of oral microorganisms and mineral loss in bovine enamel.

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Salivary mutans streptococci and lactobacilli levels after ingestion of the probiotic bacteriumLactobacillus reuteriATCC 55730 by straws or tablets

Abstract: A short-term daily ingestion of lactobacilli-derived probiotics delivered by prepared straws or lozenges reduced the levels of salivary mutans streptococci in young adults.

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Probiotics affect the clinical inflammatory parameters of experimental gingivitis in humans

Probiotics affect the clinical inflammatory parameters of experimental gingivitis in humans

Effects of probiotic fermented milk on biofilms, oral microbiota, and enamel

The Effect of Probiotics on Oral Health

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