Evaluation of the role of probiotics in endodontic treatment: A preliminary study

AIMS AND MATERIALS AND METHODS: . This was done to calculate colony forming units (CFU)/ml counts. Controls used were endodontic pathogens in 30% poloxamer with MRS broth without any probiotic group. In the biofilm stage, both the test groups had an antibacterial effect on pathogenic organisms. CONCLUSION: . Because probiotics are available in varied compositions and concentrations, further evaluation for their role in treating endodontic infection is suggested and warranted. In addition, the study suggested that poloxamer 407 could be utilized as an ideal delivery vehicle for probiotics for use as a potential endodontic intracanal medicament.