The advantages of the application of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium in oral and buccal hygiene

María Eugenia Paredes Herrera; Elizabeth Paulina Reinoso Toledo; Danna Mabel Castro Freire; Leslie Dayana Avilés Brito

doi:10.59471/ijhsc202463

Authors

María Eugenia Paredes Herrera Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Sede Ambato, Ecuador. Author
Elizabeth Paulina Reinoso Toledo Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Sede Ambato, Ecuador. Author
Danna Mabel Castro Freire Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Sede Ambato, Ecuador. Author
Leslie Dayana Avilés Brito Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes, Sede Ambato, Ecuador. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59471/ijhsc202463

Keywords:

Periodontal disease, oral microbiome, oral health, probiotics, oral diseases, lactobacillus

Abstract

This study focused on reviewing the literature on the use of probiotics, specifically lactobacillus and bifidobacterium, in oral health care with the aim of maintaining a healthy oral microbiome and preventing oral diseases. The literature review was conducted using key terms related to these probiotics and oral problems in recognized databases such as PubMed, Scielo and Google Scholar. The results revealed that Lactobacillus strains have mechanisms that can inhibit caries-causing bacteria and oral pathogens, including hydrogen peroxide production, competition for cell adhesion and modulation of the immune system. In conclusion, it is suggested that lactobacillus with probiotic attributes can be used in combination to prevent and treat oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal disease.

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