Effects of Oral Probiotics on Streptococcus mutans in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- 2026-02-03
- Review · n = 1,362
- Dentistry journal 14(2)
- Andrea Caiza-Rennella
- Andrea Ordoñez-Balladares
- Rosangela Caicedo-Quiroz
- Indira Gómez-Capote
- Zuilen Jiménez-Quintana
- PubMed: 41744926
- DOI: 10.3390/dj14020087
- High evidence
- Mixed
Four trials contributed to the dichotomous meta-analysis, which showed a non-significant trend toward risk reduction (OR = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.51-1.06; p = 0.10; I² = 35%).
- Effect
- Neutral
- Effect size
- Small
- Significant
- No