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J Oral Microbiol ; 9(1): 1355207, 2017.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28839520

ABSTRACT

The aim was to compare the oral microbial profiles in young adults with an intake of free sugars above or below the current recommendations by the WHO for sugar consumption. Seventy subjects completed a Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire to establish the proportion of free sugars in relation to the total energy intake (% E). Subjects with <5% E (n = 30) formed the low-sugar group, while those with ≥5% E (n = 40) were regarded as reference group. Saliva and plaque samples were analyzed by qPCR, and 52 of the plaque samples were assayed by HOMINGS. The HOMINGS analysis revealed a comparable core microbiota in plaque samples with Streptococcus, Leptotrichia, Actinobaculum, and Veillonella as predominant. No major differences between groups were revealed by α-diversity testing (p = 0.83), principal component analysis, or correspondence analysis. Higher relative abundance of Streptococcus sobrinus and Prevotella melaninogenica was observed in plaque samples in the reference group. By qPCR, Scardovia wiggsiae was associated with elevated sugar intake. The findings suggests that the amount of ingested sugars had a marginal influence on microbial profiles in dental plaque and saliva. However, some caries-associated species were less abundant in the dental plaque of the low sugar group.

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Caries Res ; 50 Suppl 1: 38-44, 2016.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27101002

ABSTRACT

AIM: The aim of this conference paper was to systematically review the quality of evidence and summarize the findings of clinical trials published after 2002 using fluoride mouth rinses, fluoride gels or foams for the prevention of dental caries. METHODS: Relevant papers were selected after an electronic search for literature published in English between 2003 and 2014. The included papers were assessed for their risk of bias and the results were narratively synthesized due to study heterogeneity. The quality of evidence was expressed according to GRADE. RESULTS: A total of 19 papers were included (6 on fluoride mouth rinse, 10 on fluoride gel and 3 on fluoride foam); 6 had a low risk of bias while 2 had a moderate risk. All fluoride measures appeared to be beneficial in preventing crown caries and reversing root caries, but the quality of evidence was graded as low for fluoride mouth rinse, moderate for fluoride gel and very low for acidulated fluoride foam. No conclusions could be drawn on the cost-effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: This review, covering the recent decade, has further substantiated the evidence for a caries-preventive effect of fluoride mouth rinse, fluoride gel and foam, previously established in systematic reviews. The lack of clinical trials free from bias is, however, still a concern, especially for fluoride mouth rinses and fluoride foam. There is also a scientific knowledge gap on the benefit and optimal use of these fluoride supplements in combination with daily tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste.


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Dental Caries/therapy , Fluorides, Topical/administration & dosage , Fluorides/therapeutic use , Mouthwashes/administration & dosage , Phosphates/therapeutic use , Root Caries/therapy , Aging , Bias , Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Dental Caries/prevention & control , Evidence-Based Dentistry/statistics & numerical data , Fluorides, Topical/pharmacology , Gels , Humans , Mouthwashes/pharmacology , Root Caries/prevention & control , Tooth/drug effects , Toothbrushing
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BMC Oral Health ; 12: 44, 2012 Oct 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23092239

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The increasing interest in probiotic lactobacilli in health maintenance has raised the question of potential risks. One possible side effect could be an increased acidogenicity in dental plaque. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of probiotic lactobacilli on plaque lactic acid (LA) production in vitro and in vivo. METHODS: In the first part (A), suspensions of two lactobacilli strains (L. reuteri DSM 17938, L. plantarum 299v) were added to suspensions of supragingival dental plaque collected from healthy young adults (n=25). LA production after fermentation with either xylitol or fructose was analyzed. In the second part (B), subjects (n=18) were given lozenges with probiotic lactobacilli (L. reuteri DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289) or placebo for two weeks in a double-blinded, randomized cross-over trial. The concentration of LA in supragingival plaque samples was determined at baseline and after 2 weeks. Salivary counts of mutans streptococci (MS) and lactobacilli were estimated with chair-side methods. RESULTS: Plaque suspensions with L. reuteri DSM 17938 produced significantly less LA compared with L. plantarum 299v or controls (p<0.05). Fructose gave higher LA concentrations than xylitol. In part B, there were no significant differences in LA production between baseline and follow up in any of the groups and no differences between test and placebo were displayed. The salivary MS counts were not significantly altered during the intervention but the lactobacilli counts increased significantly in the test group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Lactic acid production in suspensions of plaque and probiotic lactobacilli was strain-dependant and the present study provides no evidence of an increase in plaque acidity by the supply of selected probiotic lactobacilli when challenged by fructose or xylitol. The study protocol was approved by The Danish National Committee on Biomedical Research Ethics (protocol no H-2-2010-112). TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT01700712.


Subject(s)
Dental Plaque/metabolism , Lactic Acid/biosynthesis , Lactobacillus/metabolism , Probiotics/metabolism , Adult , Bacterial Load , Bacteriological Techniques , Cross-Over Studies , DMF Index , Double-Blind Method , Female , Fermentation , Follow-Up Studies , Fructose/metabolism , Humans , Lactobacillus plantarum/metabolism , Limosilactobacillus reuteri/growth & development , Limosilactobacillus reuteri/metabolism , Male , Placebos , Saliva/microbiology , Spectrophotometry , Streptococcus mutans/growth & development , Xylitol/metabolism
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Acta Odontol Scand ; 70(3): 246-50, 2012 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22182258

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of chewing gums containing probiotic bacteria on oral malodour. The null hypothesis was that no difference would be displayed compared with placebo gums. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five healthy young adults with self-reported malodorous morning breath completed this randomized double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over trial. The design included run-in and wash-out periods interspersed by two intervention periods of 14 days each. The subjects were instructed to chew one gum in the morning and one in the evening containing either two strains of probiotic lactobacilli (L. reuteri DSM 17938 and L. reuteri ATCC PTA 5289) or placebo. The outcome measures were (i) organoleptic scores (0-5) by a certified test panel, (ii) concentration of volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) measured with a Halimeter and (iii) concentration of VSC after a cysteine rinse. Registrations were made at baseline and after each intervention period. Differences between the groups were assessed by non-parametric paired statistics and chi-square test. RESULTS: The median organoleptic score was similar (score 2) in both groups at baseline. After 14 days of treatment, the organoleptic scores were significantly lower in the probiotic group compared with the placebo group (p < 0.05). Assessments of the VSC levels displayed no significant differences between the groups, either before or after rinsing with L-cysteine. No adverse effects were registered. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrated that probiotic chewing gums may have some beneficial effect on oral malodour assessed by organoleptic scores. The results indicate that the probiotic gum may affect bacteria that produce malodourous compounds other than VSCs.


Subject(s)
Chewing Gum/microbiology , Halitosis/therapy , Limosilactobacillus reuteri , Probiotics/administration & dosage , Adult , Double-Blind Method , Female , Halitosis/etiology , Humans , Male , Mouth/microbiology , Reference Values , Sulfur Compounds/adverse effects , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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J Craniofac Surg ; 18(2): 374-86, 2007 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17414289

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to test whether the severity of the cranial phenotype in Muenke syndrome infants with unicoronal synostosis is greater than in infants with nonsyndromic unicoronal synostosis. A total of 23 infants were included in the study. All infants included in the study had a computed tomography (CT)-verified synostosis of the coronal suture. The patients were either placed into the "Muenke" group (n=11) or the "non-Muenke" control group (n=12) on the basis of a test for the P250R mutation in the FGFR3 gene. On the basis of CT scans, a three-dimensional surface model corresponding to bone was created for each individual. The sutures were inspected for synostosis, and the degree of synostosis was assessed. Increased digital markings were recorded for both groups. Craniofacial morphology was assessed quantitatively using bony landmarks and recording of the midsagittal surface of the calvaria, cranial base, and maxillary complex. Increased digital markings were more severe posteriorly in Muenke patients than in non-Muenke patients. The Muenke patients with unilateral coronal synostosis showed a somewhat more severe asymmetry in the anterior part of the skull than the non-Muenke patients. The study indicates differences with regard to severity of increased digital markings and craniofacial asymmetry between the infants with Muenke syndrome and the infants with nonsyndromic unilateral coronal synostosis.


Subject(s)
Cranial Sutures/pathology , Craniosynostoses/pathology , Facial Asymmetry/pathology , Amino Acid Substitution , Arginine , Chi-Square Distribution , Cranial Sutures/diagnostic imaging , Craniosynostoses/diagnostic imaging , Craniosynostoses/genetics , Facial Asymmetry/diagnostic imaging , Female , Humans , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Infant , Male , Mutation, Missense , Proline , Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3/genetics , Severity of Illness Index , Sex Ratio , Statistics, Nonparametric , Syndrome , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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