Gungor O E, Kirzioglu Z, Kivanc M
1 Akdeniz University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, 07058 Antalya, Turkey.
2 Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, 32260 Isparta, Turkey.
Benef Microbes. 2015;6(5):647-56. doi: 10.3920/BM2014.0167. Epub 2015 Jun 30.
The role of probiotic bacteria in improving human health has been an attractive subject for researchers since the beginning of the 20(th) century. They have been used to control gastro-intestinal infections, to promote immunity and to prevent various diseases (allergies, urogenital infections, etc.). However, the use of beneficial bacteria in the field of dentistry has only recently gained interest. Investigation of the effects of probiotic bacteria on oral health has become an important research subject. These studies are still in the early stages, however results show that probiotic bacteria are effective against tooth caries, periodontal disease, oral mucosal lesions and oral malodour. This review provides information on the effects of probiotics--well-known for their effects on general health, and therefore more widely used in healthcare--on oral and dental health, in order to promote their use/prescription by physicians and patients.
自20世纪初以来，益生菌在改善人类健康方面的作用一直是研究人员感兴趣的课题。它们已被用于控制胃肠道感染、增强免疫力以及预防各种疾病（过敏、泌尿生殖系统感染等）。然而，有益菌在牙科领域的应用直到最近才受到关注。对益生菌对口腔健康影响的研究已成为一个重要的研究课题。这些研究仍处于早期阶段，不过结果表明益生菌对龋齿、牙周疾病、口腔黏膜病变和口臭有效。这篇综述提供了关于益生菌（因其对整体健康的作用而闻名，因此在医疗保健中应用更为广泛）对口腔和牙齿健康影响的信息，以促进医生和患者对其的使用/处方。
