What is it about?
Probiotic contains many lactic acid producing bacteria, that can reduce the pH of the oral cavity, and induce many essential elements like calcium and phosphorus from the tooth. This leads to demineralization of tooth. This makes the tooth rough and weekend the tooth. This study assessed the affects of probiotics on the surface roughness, microhardness, elemental composition of enamel. The study has compared the changes in the surface topography using scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and compared to standard demineralizing agent.
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Why is it important?
Acidogenic nature of probiotics may cause changes in enamel surface. The increased lactic acid production can demineralize the tooth, increase it surface resulting in more plaque accumulation, and overall weaken the tooth enamel. Thus individuals using probiotics should rinse their mouth after each use.
Perspectives
This study for the first time assess the effects of acidogenic nature of probiotics on the tooth surface. Although probiotics have many beneficial effects on oral tissues and have been used as a promising therapeutic modality for managing gingival and periodontal diseases, they may act as a double-edged sword. Thus one should explore the role of acid produced by the probiotics in the hard and soft tissue of oral cavity.
Dr. Aditi Chopra
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
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This page is a summary of: Can acid produced from probiotic bacteria alter the surface roughness, microhardness, and elemental composition of enamel? An in vitro study, Odontology, March 2023, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1007/s10266-023-00804-1.
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