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  • Title: Probiotics in Caries Prevention.
    Author: Kumar VN, Krishnamurthy M, Poorni S, Patil S, Raj AT.
    Journal: J Contemp Dent Pract; 2018 Feb 01; 19(2):123-124. PubMed ID: 29422458.
    Abstract:
    Past few decades have seen a significant increase in the prevalence of dental caries at a global scale. To reduce the pervasiveness of cariogenic microflora, various efforts have been undertaken. However, completely eradicating caries-associated microorganisms has been futile.1 Endogenous bacteria, such as Lactobacillus species, Streptococcus mutans, and Streptococcus sobrinus persisting in biofilms ferment carbohydrate and produce weak organic acids as by-products. This, in turn, results in a drop in the local pH well below the critical level, resulting in demineralization of tooth.2.
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