The Use of Probiotics for Caries Prevention
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Probiotics are recognized to be the additional preventive strategies against dental caries. This article aims to review etiology and prevention of dental caries, fundamental knowledge of probiotics and probiotic effects for caries prevention. Most clinical trials have shown the probiotic ability to reduce mutans streptococci (MS) counts, but this
effect is variable and short-lasting. Only a small number of studies have so far investigated the prevention of caries increment or caries occurrence as a real efficient endpoint. Although positive findings of probiotic supplements for caries prevention are promising, further long-term clinical trials with caries outcomes are needed before clinical application can be made.
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