The Effect of Probiotic Yogurt and Fermented Skim Milk Beverages on The Reduction of Streptococcus Mutans In Children's Dental Caries

Authors

  • Eko Sri Yuni Astuti Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Putu Ariska Indraswari Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Putu Widani Astuti Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Yudha Rahina Department of Public Dental Health and Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46862/interdental.v20i2.9117

Keywords:

Artificial saliva, probiotics, skim milk-based fermented beverage, Streptococcus mutans, yogurt

Abstract

Introduction: Dental caries is the most common dental and oral problem in children, with a prevalence of 90.2% in children under 6 years old . Streptococcus mutans is considered one of the most virulent caries-causing microorganisms due to its ability to colonize and initiate plaque formation on tooth surfaces. Probiotic yogurt and skim milk-based fermented drinks, which are popular with children, can potentially inhibit the growth of pathogenic oral bacteria. This study aimed to determine the effect of these probiotic drinks on reducing Streptococcus mutans counts in pediatric dental caries.

Materials and Methods: This in vitro laboratory study used a post-test only control group design. Streptococcus mutans colonies obtained from human dental plaque were immersed in artificial saliva with yogurt for 4 minutes, skim milk-based fermented drinks for 2 minutes, or distilled water (negative control) for 2 or 4 minutes. Bacterial growth was observed and analyzed statistically.

Results: Both probiotic yogurt drinks and skim milk-based fermented drinks reduced the number of Streptococcus mutans bacteria.

Conclusion: Skim milk-based fermented beverages showed a greater reduction in Streptococcus mutans compared to yogurt. Poor oral hygiene practices, cariogenic diets, and low socioeconomic status are reported risk factors for dental caries in children. Regular tooth brushing and limiting sugar consumption can help prevent caries development.

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2024-08-01

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Astuti ESY, Indraswari PA, Astuti PW, Rahina Y. The Effect of Probiotic Yogurt and Fermented Skim Milk Beverages on The Reduction of Streptococcus Mutans In Children’s Dental Caries. interdental [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];20(2):211-7. Available from: https://e-journal.unmas.ac.id/index.php/interdental/article/view/9117

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