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@article{195302,
        author = {Shri Swathi Rajappa and Sarika Ilangovan and Dr. Deepshika Saravanan and Dr. Vijay V.K and Dr. Maria Subash Aaron Muthuraj and Dr. Vaishnavi Senkalvarayan and Dr.Gowri Palanivel},
        title = {From Fiber to Fighter: Prebiotics and Probiotics in Gum Health},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {7384-7388},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=195302},
        abstract = {The maintenance of a balanced oral microbial environment functions as the fundamental requirement for maintaining periodontal health. Pathogenic bacteria begin to multiply when the balance of oral microorganisms becomes disrupted, which results in inflammation and destruction of the dental supporting structures. Recent research has explored biological methods that maintain beneficial oral microorganisms to enhance periodontal health. Probiotics and prebiotics have emerged as the main focus of these research efforts. Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits through their ability to control oral microbial communities by eliminating dangerous bacteria while boosting the body's natural defense mechanisms. Prebiotics function as nutritional elements that stimulate the development and active functioning of beneficial microorganisms. The research findings from multiple clinical and experimental studies demonstrate that these agents produce positive effects on periodontal health by their impact on oral biofilms combined with their ability to decrease inflammatory responses. The combination of probiotics and prebiotics with standard periodontal treatment methods will lead to better treatment results while helping patients maintain their periodontal health for an extended period.},
        keywords = {Periodontal disease, Periodontal therapy, Prebiotics, Probiotics},
        month = {March},
        }