Evaluation of the efficacy of a probiotic drink containing Lactobacillus casei on the levels of periodontopathic bacteria in periodontitis: A clinico-microbiologic study

Background and Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate whether the oral administration of lactobacilli could change the bacterial population in subgingival plaque. Subjects and Methods: Forty-two healthy volunteers with chronic generalized mild to moderate periodontitis were given a probiot...

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Main Authors: Faizuddin Imran, Sushma Das, Shyam Padmanabhan, Ravi Rao, Aparnna Suresh, Dhana Bharath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2015;volume=26;issue=5;spage=462;epage=468;aulast=Imran