Effect of Probiotics Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus plantarum on Caries and Periodontal Diseases: A Systematic Review

Caries and periodontitis are the most prevalent oral diseases worldwide. Major factors contributing to the development of these oral conditions include poor oral hygiene, dental biofilm formation, high carbohydrates diet, smoking, other systemic diseases, and genetic factors. Various preventive meas...

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Published in:Dentistry journal 2024-04, Vol.12 (4), p.102
Main Authors: D'Agostino, Silvia, Valentini, Giulia, Iarussi, Francesca, Dolci, Marco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Biofilms
Carbohydrates
caries
Dental caries
Dental enamel
Dental plaque
Dentin
Editorials
Fluorides
Genetic factors
Gum disease
Hygiene
Immunology
Lactobacilli
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Metabolism
Microbiota
Microorganisms
Mucositis
Oral hygiene
Pathogens
Periodontal disease
Periodontal diseases
Periodontitis
Probiotics
Systematic review
Teeth
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Summary:Caries and periodontitis are the most prevalent oral diseases worldwide. Major factors contributing to the development of these oral conditions include poor oral hygiene, dental biofilm formation, high carbohydrates diet, smoking, other systemic diseases, and genetic factors. Various preventive measures have been established to mitigate the risk of caries and periodontal disease development. The present review aims to discuss the role of the probiotics and in the prevention and treatment of caries and periodontal diseases. The study was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines and was registered on PROSPERO. The search involved PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus and considered the PICO format. Studies were screened by two reviewers independently, and disagreements were solved by consensus with a third reviewer. Data extraction included details about the type of probiotics, strains, and purpose of administration. A total of 15 RCTs were included, of which just 1 was about tooth cavities. Overall, 87% of the included studies were good-quality papers regarding the Jadad Scale. Several studies agreed on the potential of probiotics and , both alone and combined, to prevent and improve clinical outcomes in caries and periodontal treatments, weaker evidence is provided for the microbiological benefit.
ISSN:2304-6767
2304-6767
DOI:10.3390/dj12040102