Antibiotics do not differentiate between good and bad germs, disrupting normal microflora
and causing vitamin deficiency in the human body. They also kill healthy bacteria in the gut …

Probiotics are defined as microorganisms that live in symbiosis with the human host. When
ingested in adequate quantities, probiotics may modulate biological functions, with health …

We evaluated the inhibitory effects of the probiotic Lactobacillus species on different phases
of Candida albicans biofilm development. Quantification of biofilm growth and ultrastructural …

Periodontal diseases are one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases of the oral
cavity, which are initiated and sustained by pathogenic plaque biofilms. Central to modern …

Candida is an opportunistic pathogen that causes mucosal and deep systemic candidiasis.
The emergence of drug resistance and the side effects of currently available antifungals …

Introduction: The frequent recolonization of treated sites by periodontopathogens and the
emergence of antibiotic resistance have led to a call for new therapeutic approaches for …

Undoubtedly, diagnosing and managing infections is one of the most challenging issues for
orofacial clinicians. As a result of the diversity of symptoms, complicated behavior, and …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a daily intake of probiotic lactobacilli on
the prevalence and counts of oral Candida in frail elderly patients living in nursing homes …

Denture stomatitis is a common oral infection caused by Candid albicans. It occurs under
removable dentures due to several causative and contributing factors. If not treated, it can …

Due to the high incidence of fungal infections caused by Candida species and their
increasing resistance to antimicrobial treatments, alternative therapies such as probiotics …