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Sugumari Elavarasu1, Piranitha Jayapalan, Thamaraiselvan Murugan

  • 1Department of Periodontics, JKKN dental College, Tamil Nadu, India.

Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|October 16, 2012
PubMed

Insights

The oral cavity hosts over 600 bacterial species, including various Lactobacillus strains. An imbalance in this oral microbiome can lead to dental caries, periodontitis, and halitosis.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Oral Health
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • The oral cavity is home to a complex and diverse bacterial ecosystem.
  • Over 600 bacterial species colonize the oral cavity, some unfamiliar and others common like Lactobacillus species.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the diversity of oral bacteria.
  • To underscore the importance of microbial balance in oral health.
  • To identify potential consequences of microbial imbalance.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of oral microbiome composition.
  • Analysis of bacterial species commonly found in the oral cavity.
  • Identification of factors disrupting microbial homeostasis.

Main Results:

  • The oral cavity harbors more than 600 bacterial species.
  • Familiar species like Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. casei, L. fermentum, L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus, and L. salivarius are present.
  • Microbial imbalance can lead to oral health issues.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining a balanced oral microbiome is crucial for preventing oral diseases.
  • Disruption of the oral flora can promote pathogenic organisms.
  • Oral health is intrinsically linked to the composition of the oral microbiome.
Keywords:
Probioticsbifidobacteriumlactobacillusperiodontal diseases

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