Zerumbone disrupts mixed biofilms of and on acrylic resin.

The efficacy of Zerumbone (ZER) against mixed biofilms of fluconazole-resistant (ATCC 96901) and (UA159) was evaluated. Biofilms were cultivated on acrylic resin specimens for 48 h, with alternating supplementation of glucose and sucrose. ZER's ability to inhibit biofilm formation (pre-treatment) and eradicate mature biofilms (post-treatment) was assessed.

fractions decrease planktonic cells and biofilms of and .

Extracts of species have been shown to reduce biofilms, demonstrating their antimicrobial effects. The extracts can be fractionated to optimize their potential. In this study, we evaluated the antimicrobial activity of fractions against planktonic cells and biofilms of and .

The antimicrobial activity of an antiseptic soap against Candida Albicans and Streptococcus Mutans single and dual-species biofilms on denture base and reline acrylic resins.

To evaluate the effect of antiseptic soap on single and dual-species biofilms of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans on denture base and reline resins. Samples of the resins were distributed into groups (n = 9) according to the prevention or disinfection protocols. In the prevention protocol, samples were immersed in the solutions (Lifebuoy, 0.

Cryptocarya moschata extract decreases single and mixed biofilms on acrylic resins.

Objective: This study proposed to assess the effect of Cryptocarya moschata extract on single and mixed biofilms formed on denture base and reline acrylic resin.

Materials And Methods: Single and mixed biofilms of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans were formed on the samples and treated with C. moschata extract; Nystatin solution at 100,000 IU/mL or Penicillin antibiotic solution at 100,000 IU/mL; or PBS solution.

Candida species as potential risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is considered a multifactorial disease and has been associated with microbial infections, although the association with Candida spp. is still controversial. This systematic review focused on clinical trials which evaluated the relation between oral Candida spp colonization and OSCC.

In vivo antifungal activity and biocompatibility of Cryptocarya moschata.

The objective of this study was evaluate, in vivo model, the antifungal activity of Cryptocarya moschata extract against Candida albicans and its biocompatibility. The animals (N = 50) were divided into groups (n = 5): CI/CG: candidiasis was induced and treated with C. moschata extract (0.

Do denture cleansers influence the surface roughness and adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida albicans on acrylic resin? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: To evaluate the influence of denture cleansers on the surface roughness, Candida albicans adhesion, and biofilm formation on denture base acrylic resins.

Study Selection: Electronic databases and gray literature were searched using an individual search strategy. In vitro studies that evaluated the effects of immersion in denture cleansers on the surface roughness (µm) and antimicrobial activity (CFU/mL) on samples of heat-polymerized denture base acrylic resins were included.

Antimicrobial efficacy and biocompatibility of extracts from Cryptocarya species.

This study evaluated the efficacy of Cryptocarya spp extracts on biofilm of Candida albicans and its biocompatibility. Mature biofilm of C. albicans was formed on denture base acrylic resin samples and the fungicidal effect of the extracts was evaluated by Alamar Blue® assay, counting colony-forming units (CFU/mL) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM).

Dynamics and metabolic profile of oral keratinocytes (NOK-si) and after interaction in co-culture.

Understanding the interaction between oral keratinocytes (NOK-si) and is fundamental for the development of prevention strategies and new therapies for oral candidiasis. This study evaluated the dynamics and metabolic profile of these cells growing in co-culture by means of cell metabolism, number of CFU ml, and production of enzymes, cytokines, and metabolites. The data were analyzed by ANOVAs and tests (α = 0.

Statherin-derived peptides as antifungal strategy against Candida albicans.

Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of statherin and its naturally occurring peptides (DR9-2, DR9, GE-12, IT-32, GQ-19, IP-18) on Candida albicans metabolism and biofilm development.

Design: After the killing assay, a peptide pellicle was formed on the bottom of a polystyrene plate at the IC of each peptide. Over the peptide pellicle, Candida albicans biofilm (48 h) was grown.

Effectiveness of Disinfectant Liquid Soaps in the Reduction of Candida spp Present in Complete Dentures: A Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of liquid disinfectant soaps for the reduction of microorganisms present on maxillary complete dentures.

Materials And Methods: The selected patients (N = 28) were randomly divided into four groups (n = 7), and each group underwent all four disinfection treatments in a different order. The disinfection treatments evaluated were: 0.

Long-Term Effect of Daily Chemical Disinfection on Surface Topography and Candida Albicans Biofilm Formation on Denture Base and Reline Acrylic Resins.

Purpose: This study investigated the effect of long-term daily chemical disinfection on the topographic and Candida albicans biofilm formation on a denture base resin and a reline acrylic resin.

Material And Methods: Circular samples (14 × 1.2 mm) were fabricated from a denture base (Vipi Wave) and reline acrylic resins (Tokuyama Rebase Fast II).

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy effectiveness against susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biofilms.

Background: Staphylococcus aureus have a great ability to become rapidly resistant to conventional antimicrobial therapies. This study evaluated the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) mediated by Curcumin (Cur) and light-emitting diode (LED) in the inactivation of biofilms of methicillin susceptible and resistant S. aureus (MSSA and MRSA, respectively).

Effect of the aging of titanium and zirconia abutment surfaces on the viability, adhesion, and proliferation of cells and the adhesion of microorganisms.

Statement Of Problem: The longevity of dental implants depends on the maintenance of peri-implant tissue and absence of inflammation. How the physical-chemical properties intrinsic to each material over time can affect adhesion, given constant cell turnover and biofilm development, remains unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the influence of aging on the viability, adhesion, and proliferation of normal oral keratinocytes (Nok-si) and on the multispecies biofilm formation of Fusobacterium nucleatum (F.

Physical properties of artificial teeth after immersion in liquid disinfectant soaps.

Purpose: To evaluate the hardness, roughness and color stability of artificial teeth after immersion in liquid disinfectant soaps.

Methods: Artificial teeth (Vipi Dent Plus, ArtiPlus and Biolux) were divided into four groups (n=15), according to the type of immersion solution: distilled water/control group (DW); liquid disinfectant soap Dettol (SD); liquid disinfectant soap Protex (SP); and liquid disinfectant soap Lifebuoy (SL). The immersion cycles occurred every day, for 8 hours at room temperature in each disinfectant solution, following immersion in distilled water for 16 hours at 37°C.

Properties of an acrylic resin after immersion in antiseptic soaps: Low-cost, easy-access procedure for the prevention of denture stomatitis.

Denture stomatitis triggered by Candida species requires better preventive measures. This study evaluated the physical and biological properties of a denture base acrylic resin after immersion in antiseptic soaps. Acrylic resin specimens were prepared and stored in distinct solutions for 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days.

Cytotoxic potential of denture base and reline acrylic resins after immersion in disinfectant solutions.

Statement Of Problem: The daily immersion of dentures in disinfectant solutions can cause the incorporation of toxic substances in the acrylic resins, and studies evaluating the cumulative effect of disinfectant solutions on cell culture are lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the cytotoxic potential of cell cultures of denture base and reline acrylic resins after immersion in disinfectant solutions.

Material And Methods: Disk-shaped specimens (14×1.

Effect of surface characteristics of soft liners and tissue conditioners and saliva on the adhesion and biofilm formation.

Purpose: To investigate the influence of surface characteristics and saliva on the adhesion and biofilm formation of Candida glabrata and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to soft liners and tissue conditioners.

Methods: For each material (Ufi Gel P - UG; Sofreliner S - SS; Trusoft - TR; Coe Comfort - CC; Softone - ST), specimens were prepared and roughness (Ra), hydrophobicity (water contact angles-WCA) and surface free energy (SFE) were measured. Surface morphology was also analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

pH-responsive poly(aspartic acid) hydrogel-coated magnetite nanoparticles for biomedical applications.

A novel multifunctional nanosystem formed by magnetite nanoparticles coated with pH-responsive poly(aspartic acid) hydrogel was developed. Magnetite nanoparticles (FeO) have been intensively investigated for biomedical applications due to their magnetic properties and dimensions similar to the biostructures. Poly(aspartic acid) is a water-soluble, biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, which features makes it a potential candidate for biomedical applications.

Virulence factors of fluconazole-susceptible and fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans after antimicrobial photodynamic therapy.

This study evaluated the effects of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) mediated by Photodithazine® (PDZ) and LED light on the virulence factors of fluconazole-susceptible (CaS) and fluconazole-resistant (CaR) Candida albicans. Standardized suspensions of strains were prepared (10), and after 48 h of biofilm formation, these strains were incubated with PDZ (100 mg/L) for 20 min and exposed to LED light (660 nm, 37.5 J/cm).

Relationship of Psychological Factors to Temporomandibular Disorders in Children.

This study evaluated the incidence of TMDs and their relationship to psychological factors in children ages 6 to 12 years who sought dental treatment at the Ponta Grossa State University. Following ethics committee approval and informed consent, 75 children were included in the study. Exclusion criteria were craniofacial malformations, history of orthodontic treatment and maxillary fractures.

Photoinactivation of single and mixed biofilms of Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida species using Photodythazine [corrected].

This study evaluated the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) mediated by Photodithazine (PDZ) formulated in hydrogel, in the inactivation of mono and duo-species biofilms of Candida albicans, Candida glabrata and Candida tropicalis. Standardized suspensions of each strain were prepared and after biofilm formation, mono-species were treated with 150 and 175mg/L of PDZ for 20min (pre-irradiation time), and exposed to LED light at a dose of 37.5J/cm (660nm).

Effect of mechanical toothbrushing combined with different denture cleansers in reducing the viability of a multispecies biofilm on acrylic resins.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of immersion and brushing with different cleansing agents in reducing the viability of multispecies biofilm on acrylic resins.

Methods: Lucitone 550 (L) and Tokuyama Rebase Fast II (T) specimens (10 x 2 mm) were prepared, sterilized, and inoculated with a suspension of Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Streptococcus mutans. Specimens were incubated for 48 hours at 37 degrees C for biofilm formation.

Photodynamic inactivation of a multispecies biofilm using curcumin and LED light.

This study evaluated the potential of curcumin-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation (API) on multispecies biofilms of Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, and Streptococcus mutans of different ages. Acrylic samples (n = 480) were made with standardized rough surfaces and incubated with bacteria and yeast for 24 or 48 h. API was performed with curcumin (80, 100, 120 μM) and LED light.