The Effects of a Dairy Probiotic Product, Espar, on Salivary Calcium and Mutans Streptococci

Poureslami, Hamidreza; Pishbin, Lida; Eslaminejad, Zahra; Moqadam, Fatemeh Jahani; Farokhi, Moshtagh R.

doi:10.5681/joddd.2013.023

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“…Consumption of high-calcium dairy products can be an effective method in decreasing dental enamel demineralization by increasing the calcium content of dental plaque. 7 …”

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“…Poureslami et al demonstrated probiotic yogurt yielded a higher level of significant increase in salivary calcium when compared to plain yogurt (p < 0.01). 7 Higher levels of salivary calcium increase the remineralization potency of the plaque.…”

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“…The calcium concentration of saliva and dental plaque is an important index accounting for the balance between stages of demineralized and remineralized enamel. 7 Studies have shown that consumption of milk and yogurt can reduce the risk of dental caries through high level of calcium concentrations. 8 …”

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Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Yogurt Consumption on Salivary pH, Buffering Capacity and Calcium Level in 6–12-year-old Children: An In Vivo Study

Hugar¹,

Shetty²,

Meharwade³

et al. 2022

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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A bstract Introduction Dental caries is a preventable disease that can be prevented by suppressing any one of the factors of the Keyes triad. Aim and objective To investigate the effect of probiotic yogurt on salivary pH, calcium level, and buffering capacity. Materials and methods A total of 60 children were randomly selected and were divided into 2 groups. The test group consumed 200 mL of probiotic yogurt and the control group consumed 200 mL of regular curd everyday for 30 days. A base-line nonstimulated salivary sample (2 mL) was collected. The salivary pH, buffering capacity, and calcium level was assessed at baseline, after 15 and 30 days. The data were statistically analyzed. Result The mean pH levels of the probiotic group were 7.03 and salivary buffering capacity was found to be 2.000. Salivary calcium levels increased with the use of probiotic yogurt at the end of 30 days (mean of 4.79) compared to the control group. Conclusion Consumption of probiotic yogurt for a short period of time can prevent dental caries by increasing salivary calcium level. How to cite this article Malavalli PL, Shetty SB, Thimmaiah C, et al. Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Yogurt Consumption on Salivary pH, Buffering Capacity and Calcium Level in 6-12-year-old Children: An In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(2):194-198.

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“…Consumption of high-calcium dairy products can be an effective method in decreasing dental enamel demineralization by increasing the calcium content of dental plaque. 7 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%