International Journal of Dentistry Research 2017; 2(2): 57-60 DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2017.2209

Review Article

Probiotic significance in periodontics- A short review

Akshatha Shetty¹ , Rahul Bhandary² , Biju Thomas³ , Amitha Ramesh⁴ , Padmaraj Hegde⁵

Akshatha Shetty,Rahul Bhandary,Biju Thomas,Amitha Ramesh,Padmaraj Hegde

1. Lecturer, Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
2. Professor, Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore-574160, Karnataka, India
3. HOD and Professor, Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
4. Professor, Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
5. Reader, Department of Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Received: 21st April, 2017 / Accepted: 24th August, 2017 / Published : 31st August, 2017

Abstract

Background: Elimination of periodontal pathogen is the main aim of during a periodontal therapy, and scaling root planning is the gold standard. Use of antibiotic for long duration is not advisable due to increased bacterial resistance. Thus adjunctive therapy comes into importance for maintaining good oral flora. Use of probiotic has shown improvement of microbial flora of the gut thus helping to maintain a healthy living. Studies and research on the effect of probiotic on oral microflora will ensure future of periodontal therapy. Aim: To assess the clinical efficacy of probiotics in periodontal health. Material and Methods: A literature survey was conducted by collecting research studies using keywords like “Probiotics, periodontal health, application” using search engines like google search, pubmed. Result: Supporting studies were selected which shows that probiotic is a beneficial formula for improving oral health Conclusion: Earlier work has proved that when probiotics used in a certain amount helps in improving the oral flora which proves to be a promising tool in the treatment of periodontal diseases.