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

• Main Authors: Faizuddin Imran (Author), Sushma Das (Author), Shyam Padmanabhan (Author), Ravi Rao (Author), Aparnna Suresh (Author), Dhana Bharath (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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 probioti...