Unveiling the dual nature of Lactobacillus: from cariogenic threat to probiotic protector—a critical review with bibliometric analysis

IntroductionDental caries is a prevalent oral disease with a multifactorial etiology. Lactobacillus has been implicated in caries progression on account of its acidogenic properties; On the other hand, they constitute one of the potential probiotic strategies for preventing dental caries. This compl...

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Main Authors: Di Fu, Xingyue Shu, Lin Yao, Ge Zhou, Mengzhen Ji, Ga Liao, Yunwo Zhu, Ling Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Oral Health
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2025.1535233/full
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