The Antifungal Efficacy of Pure Garlic, Onion, and Lemon Extracts Against Candida albicans.

Introduction: The oral cavity is considered to be one of the most intricate environments in the human body. It is known to harbor commensal microorganisms that do not cause diseases, such as , a yeast fungus that has a carriage rate that tends to increase with age. It is worth noting that  can be readily identified within the flora of the gastrointestinal tract in 80% of healthy patients.

Topographical and Ultrastructural Evaluation of Titanium Plates Coated with PLGA, Chitosan, and/or Meropenem: An In Vitro Study.

The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the topographical and ultrastructural architecture of titanium plates coated with polylactic co-glycolic acid (PLGA), chitosan (CH), and/or meropenem (MEM) with or without () or () bacteria. Single-hole segments of 0.4 mm thick, low-profile titanium plates were spray coated using an airbrush with polymeric carriers (PLGA or CH) loaded with MEM, in addition to the negative control group (uncoated titanium plates).

Microbiological Assessment of Titanium Plates Coated with PLGA, Chitosan, and/or Meropenem: An In Vitro Study.

This investigation was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of coated titanium plates against gram-positive and gram-negative using various methods. The Colony-forming unit "CFU" was higher in chitosan (CH) in relation to than in poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) in relation to , followed by meropenem-chitosan "MC" coated plates in relation to and . A significant difference in the zone of inhibition (ZOI) of was determined in MP, MC, and meropenem (MEM).

Titanium Oxide (TiO₂)/Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Denture Base Nanocomposites: Mechanical, Viscoelastic and Antibacterial Behavior.

Currently, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the most popular denture base material. Most fractures of dentures that occur during function are due to its insufficient mechanical strength. The major drawbacks of PMMA are insufficient ductility, strength, and viscoelastic behavior.

An in vitro evaluation of antifungal activity of bioaggregate.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the antifungal effect of bioaggregate (BA) against Candida albicans by using the direct contact method.

Study Design: BA was tested freshly mixed and after 24-hour set on C. albicans.