Probiotics and Periodontics: A Review

Probiotics are defined as non-pathogenic live microorganisms which when administered in proper amounts imparts health benefits to the host. It has developed as an alluring area for research in recent time. There has been a change in treatment options from eliminating the specific bacteria to modulating the bacterial ecology by administering probiotics. Probiotics cater an fruitful and profitable means to treat periodontal disease. A complete knowledge of the ecologic changes in the oral cavity is necessary to compute their long term effects on oral health and disease. The paper reviews the documentation for the use of probiotics for maintaining the oral health and preventing periodontal disease.