Effects of probiotics on the oral health of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: There is insufficient evidence to determine the clinical benefits of probiotics as a supplement for the oral health of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. However, probiotics may have benefits in reducing the salivary S. mutans counts in orthodontic patients.REGISTRATION: PROSPERO (CRD42022366650).PMID:37552088 | DOI:10.1093/ejo/cjad046
Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research