Probiotic therapy as a novel approach in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis. A review

Authors

  • Mariellen Longo Periodontics Program – São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.
  • Tatiane Caroline de Souza Ramos Periodontics Program – São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.
  • Camilla Magnoni Moretto Nunes Periodontics Program – São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.
  • Mauro Pedrine Santamaria Division of Periodontology – São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.
  • Maria Aparecida Neves Jardini Division of Periodontology – São Paulo State University (Unesp) – Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos – Department of Diagnosis and Surgery – SP – Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2018.v21i4.1600

Abstract

Gingivitis is caused by a mixture of Gram-positive and Gram-negative species and is characterized by inflammatory exudate in the marginal region. Probiotics have been introduced in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases and represent an innovative approach to maintaining oral health using beneficial bacteria when administered in adequate amounts. The mechanism of action of probiotics in the oral cavity is not fully understood but is commonly explained by a combination of local and systemic immunomodulation. The results of the studies suggest that probiotics may be useful in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis, but their effectiveness is still very questionable. Thus, more in vivo research is needed through randomized controlled studies evaluating the main periodontal clinical parameters, levels of inflammatory mediators and microbiological analyzes, especially to elucidate some still unknown mechanisms of action and to ensure the use of probiotics as an effective therapy in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis.

Keywords

Gingivitis; Probiotics; Periodontal treatment.

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Published

2018-10-24

How to Cite

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Longo M, Ramos TC de S, Nunes CMM, Santamaria MP, Neves Jardini MA. Probiotic therapy as a novel approach in the prevention and treatment of gingivitis. A review. BDS [Internet]. 2018 Oct. 24 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];21(4):367-76. Available from: https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/1600

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 4 (2018): Oct. - Dec. / 2018 - Published October 2018

Section

Literature Review

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