Risk factors and immunological biomarkers in denture stomatitis: An observational cross-sectional study.

Objective: Assess risk factors, local and systemic immunological biomarkers in healthy individuals and with Denture Stomatitis (DS).

Design: For this observational transversal study, 27 participants without DS (Group 0), 24 with moderate DS (Group 1), and 25 with severe DS (Group 2) were assessed for sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical parameters, microbial load of Candida spp., Staphylococcus spp.

Comparative analysis of Candida spp. isolated from complete denture wearers with and without an HIV diagnosis.

Statement Of Problem: Denture-related stomatitis (DRS), an inflammation frequently present in human immunodeficiency virus-positive (HIV+) individuals, can be attributable to colonization by Candida spp., which is considered a main factor. The virulence factors of these species are often modulated by the systemic condition of their hosts.

Effect of local hygiene protocols on denture-related stomatitis, biofilm, microbial load, and odor: A randomized controlled trial.

Statement Of Problem: Denture stomatitis affects complete denture wearers and is frequently treated with antifungals drugs, as well as treating the denture with sodium hypochlorite. Whether the limitations of these treatments can be overcome with local hygiene protocols that do not damage the denture materials or adversely affect the patient is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of denture hygiene protocols on complete denture wearers with denture stomatitis.

Using denture cleansers to control biofilm from dentures and brushes: A randomized crossover clinical trial.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of 0.2% sodium hypochlorite, Efferdent (Prestige Consumer Healthcare), and 6.25% Ricinus communis on biofilm removal and antimicrobial action on dentures and brushes using nonimmersion or immersion protocols for the brushes.

A Qualitative Study on Patients' Perceptions of Two Types of Attachments for Implant Overdentures.

The aim of this qualitative study was to gain a deeper understanding of patient perceptions of wearing implant-retained overdentures with ball-shaped or cylindrical attachment systems. Twenty-two wearers of implant-supported overdentures participated in this qualitative study based on a randomized crossover clinical trial that aimed to compare a cylindrical attachment and a ball attachment. In phase I of the study, group A experienced ball attachments (n = 11) and group B Locator attachments (n = 11) for 1 year.

Antimicrobial efficacy of complete denture cleansers.

Purpose: To evaluate the in vitro antimicrobial efficacy of alkaline peroxides against microbial biofilms on acrylic resin surfaces.

Methods: Denture base acrylic resin (Lucitone 550; n= 360) circular specimens (15 x 3 mm) were obtained from a circular metal matrix and sterilized with microwave irradiation (650 W, 6 minutes). The specimens were then contaminated with suspensions [106 colony-forming units (CFU)/mL] of Candida albicans (Ca), Candida glabrata (Cg), Staphylococcus aureus (Sa), Streptococcus mutans (Sm), Bacillus subtilis (Bs), Enterococcus faecalis (Ef), Escherichia coli (Ec), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa).

Evaluation of antibiofilm and mechanical properties of new nanocomposites based on acrylic resins and silver vanadate nanoparticles.

Objective: The purpose of this study was evaluate, for the first time, the impact of incorporation of nanostructured silver vanadate (β-AgVO3) in antibiofilm and mechanical properties of dental acrylic resins (poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA).

Design: The β-AgVO3 was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy, and microanalysis (SEM/EDS). Resins specimens were prepared with 0-10% wt.

Electromyography of masticatory muscles after denture relining with soft and hard denture liners.

We evaluated electromyograms of masticatory muscles after denture relining with soft and hard liners. In total, 44 patients with complete dentures were studied: 22 underwent chairside relining of mandibular dentures with a soft, silicone-based liner (Mucopren Soft); the other 22 underwent relining with a hard, acrylic resin-based liner (Kooliner). Electromyograms of the masseter and temporal muscles were obtained before (T0) and 90 days after (T90) relining.

Oral health related quality of life of edentulous patients after denture relining with a silicone-based soft liner.

Background: Knowledge of benefits caused by a treatment on quality of life is very relevant. Despite the wide use and acceptance of soft denture liners, it is necessary to evaluate the patient's response about the use of these materials with regard to improvement in oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL).

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of denture relining in the OHRQoL of edentulous patients.

Resonance frequency analysis of overdenture retainer implants with immediate loading.

Objective: To evaluate 16 patients of both sexes with lower overdenture and upper complete dentures, by analysing the resonance frequency of the initial and late stability of implants used to retain the overdenture under immediate loading.

Background: Oral rehabilitation treatment with complete dentures using implants has been increasingly more common among the specialists in the oral rehabilitation area. This is an alternative for obtaining retention and stability in treatments involving conventional complete dentures, where two implants are enough to retain the overdenture satisfactorily.

Evaluation of experimental cleanser solution of Ricinus communis: effect on soft denture liner properties.

Objective: This study evaluated colour stability, hardness and roughness of soft denture liners after immersion in various cleansers.

Materials And Methods: Thirty specimens (14 mm × 4 mm) of Elite Soft Relining (ES) and Mucopren Soft (MS) were randomly immersed in distilled water at 37°C, sodium hypochlorite 1%, and an experimental Ricinus communis solution (RC) for 7, 15 and 183 continuous days.

Results: anova (p < 0.

Clinical feasibility of mandibular implant overdenture retainers submitted to immediate load.

Introduction: Millions of people around the world do not have access to the benefits of osseointegration. Treatments involving oral rehabilitation with overdentures have been widely used by specialists in the oral medicine field. This is an alternative therapy for retention and stability achievement in total prosthesis with conventional treatment, and two implants are enough to establish a satisfactory overdenture.

Effervescent tablets and ultrasonic devices against Candida and mutans streptococci in denture biofilm.

Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial action of effervescent tablets and ultrasound on Candida spp. and mutans streptococci from denture biofilm.

Background: It is not uncommon for edentulous patients to be elderly and find it difficult to brush their dentures.

Effect of the physical properties of acrylic resin of overnight immersion in sodium hypochlorite solution.

Objectives: This study evaluated colour stability, surface roughness and flexural strength of microwave-polymerised acrylic resin after overnight immersion in sodium hypochlorite, simulating 180 days use.

Materials And Methods: Forty disc-shaped (15 mm x 4 mm) and 40 rectangular specimens (65 mm x 10 mm x 3 mm) were prepared from microwave-polymerised acrylic resin. The specimens were immersed in 0.

Distribution of biofilm on internal and external surfaces of upper complete dentures: the effect of hygiene instruction.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate biofilm distribution over internal and external surfaces of upper complete dentures. It was also aimed at assessing the effect of oral hygiene instructions before and after home use of a disclosing solution.

Materials And Methods: The sample consisted of 29 complete denture wearers whose upper prostheses were evaluated.

Efficacy of biofilm disclosing agent and of three brushes in the control of complete denture cleansing.

Objective: This report evaluated the efficacy of three brushes and one biofilm disclosing agent in complete denture cleansing.

Methods: Twenty-seven wearers of maxillary dentures were distributed into three groups and received different brushes: Oral B40, conventional toothbrush (Oral B); Denture, denture-specific brush (Condor); Johnson & Johnson, denture-specific brush (Johnson & Johnson). The 60-day experimental period was divided into two techniques: I - brushing (brush associated with a paste - Dentu Creme, Dentco) three times a day; II - brushing and daily application of 1% neutral red on the denture internal surface.

Modified functional impression technique for complete dentures.

This report describes the use of a removable acrylic resin tray handle that can be easily attached to custom impression trays to produce an improved peripheral sealing zone. This device can be indicated to develop functional impressions for complete dentures using the patient-conducted muscular motion technique. In upper trays, the handle is fixed in the midline with acrylic resin, while in lower trays the centrally positioned handle is removed before border molding.

Comparative study of methods for the quantification of biofilm on complete dentures.

This study compared the application and reliability of 4 methods for biofilm quantification (computerized, paper-weighing, point-counting, and planimetric) in complete dentures, verifying the correlation between them. The internal surfaces of 62 complete dentures were stained (5% erythrosine) and photographed. The slides were projected on paper, and the areas (total and biofilm-covered) were outlined with a pencil.