Probiotics for managing caries and periodontitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion Current evidence is insufficient for recommending probiotics for managing dental caries, but supportive towards managing gingivitis or periodontitis. Future studies should only record bacterial numbers alongside accepted disease markers or indicators. Clinical significance Probiotic therapy could be used for managing periodontal diseases. For caries, further studies should ascertain both efficacy and safety.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research