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Candida albicans in patients with oronasal communication and obturator prostheses [PDF]

, 2009
Patients using obturator prostheses often present denture-induced stomatitis. In order to detect the presence of oral Candida albicans in patients with oronasal communications and to evaluate the effectiveness of a topical antifungal treatment ...
ANDRÉ, Marcia, BRITO E DIAS, Reinaldo, MAGALHÃES, Marina Helena C. G. de, MATTOS, Beatriz Silva Câmara, SOUSA, Andréa Alves de   +4 more
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Influence of nanohydroxyapatite mouthwash on the growth of Candida albicans biofilm on milled denture surfaces: An in vitro study

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose There is a need for effective solutions for the persistent prevalence of denture stomatitis (DS) in denture‐wearing populations. This study assessed the impact of nanohydroxyapatite (nanoHAP) nanoparticles on Candida albicans biofilm formation on milled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) denture bases.
Cynthia U. Udeh, Bennett T. Amaechi, Parveez A. Abdul‐Azees, Amos C. Obiefuna, Chun‐Yen Lin, Nahid IftiKhar, Sunil Mankar, Temitope O. Omosebi, Tejal Gohil   +8 more
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Vinegar as an antimicrobial agent for control of Candida spp. in complete denture wearers

Journal of Applied Oral Science, 2008
The use of denture is known to increase the carriage of Candida in healthy patients, and the proliferation of Candida albicans strains can be associated with denture-induced stomatitis.
Telma Maria Silva Pinto, Ana Christina Claro Neves, Mariella Vieira Pereira Leão, Antonio Olavo Cardoso Jorge   +3 more
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Oral health-related quality of life in complete denture wearers depending on their socio-demographic background, prosthetic-related factors and clinical condition [PDF]

, 2013
Objectives: To investigate the differences in impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among complete denture wearers depending on their socio-demographic characteristics, prosthetic-related factors and oral status.
Castillo de Oyagüe, Raquel, Montero, Javier, Perea, Carmen, Rio Highsmith, Jaime del, Suárez García, María Jesús, Torres Lagares, Daniel   +5 more
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Surface properties and biofilm formation of a manufacturer‐reinforced, nanographene‐modified pre‐polymerized CAD‐CAM polymethylmethacrylate denture base material: An in vitro study

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the surface roughness, hydrophobicity, and Candida albicans biofilm formation of three denture base materials, including two computer‐aided design and computer‐aided manufacturing (CAD‐CAM) polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resins and one conventional heat‐polymerized PMMA, before and after thermocycling (TC).
Gülce Çakmak, Pedro Molinero‐Mourelle, Seyed Ali Mosaddad, Sara Farjoud, Deniz Yılmaz, Sigrun Eick, Martin Schimmel, Burak Yilmaz   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical evaluation of the essential oil of "Satureja Hortensis" for the treatment of denture stomatitis

Dental Research Journal, 2012
Background: The prevalence of denture stomatitis has been shown to vary from 15 to 65% in complete denture wearers. Satureja hortensis L. has been considered to have antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antimicrobial activities in vitro and
Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee, Naeimehsadat Davoodi, Behnaz Ebadian, Abolfazl Aslani, Alireza Ghannadi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Behaviors and hygiene habits of complete denture wearers [PDF]

, 2010
In this study, a questionnaire was applied to patients from Ribeirão Preto Dental School, University of São Paulo, Brazil, to evaluate the hygiene methods and habits concerning the use of complete dentures, the age of dentures, and whether patients have ...
ANDRADE, Ingrid Machado de, PARANHOS, Helena de Freitas Oliveira, PERACINI, Amanda, SILVA, Cláudia Helena Lovato da, SOUZA, Raphael Freitas de   +4 more
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Characterization, antifungal potential, cytocompatibility, and regenerative potential of mucoadhesive gel containing antifungal‐β‐cyclodextrin inclusion complexes

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to characterize a mucoadhesive gel containing nystatin (NYS) or chlorhexidine (CHX), complexed or not with β‐cyclodextrin (βCD), and evaluate its rheological and mucoadhesive properties, antifungal efficacy, cytocompatibility, and collagen synthesis potential.
Carolina Yoshi Campos Sugio, Amanda Aparecida Maia Neves Garcia, Diana Gabriela Soares, Fernanda Balestrero Cassiano, Marcela Alves de Mattos, Simone Soares, Priscileila Colerato Ferrari, Maria Helena Fernandes, Vanessa Migliorini Urban, Karin Hermana Neppelenbroek   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impending Total Airway Collapse Involving a Maxillary Removable Partial Denture: A Clinical Report [PDF]

, 2018
This article presents a rare incident of a bilateral maxillary removable partial denture as an airway foreign body. The removable partial denture and the surrounding soft tissue irritation caused partial obstruction of the airway.
Maroulakos, Georgios, Voulgarelis, Stylianos   +1 more
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Towards Prescribing Pathways for Oral Health Practitioners in Australia: Addressing Barriers to Patient‐Centered Care

Journal of Public Health Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oral health practitioners (OHPs) provide essential preventive, periodontal, and restorative treatment within diverse settings in Australia. Despite their significant contribution to oral healthcare, regulatory restrictions prevent OHPs from independent prescription of medicines, limiting efficiency, continuity of care, and patient ...
W. Carlson‐Jones, T. Acret, A. Ayo, P. Westhoff, L. A. Church, M. Ratnaweera, B. Christian, J. Park, N. Stormon   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source