Role of Probiotics in Halitosis of Oral Origin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Studies.

ABSTRACT: Halitosis or oral malodor is a condition caused by the putrefaction of sulfur-containing amino acids. It affects 30-50% of the population and causes social rejection, reducing quality of life, and self-esteem. Probiotics, especially Lactobacillus species, have been proposed for the treatment of genuine halitosis, due to their ability to reduce bacterial colonization. Our objective was to evaluate their use for the treatment of oral halitosis. Applying the PRISMA statement guidelines, we searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases for scientific articles from the last 15 years, up to July 2021. The keywords used were "Probiotics"; "Halitosis"; "Mouth diseases"; "Oral health"; "Humans"; "Randomized Clinical Trials" according to the question, "Are probiotics effective for the reduct

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Valverde N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8813778 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature