Plasma Surface Modification of the Inner Wall of Montgomery's Tracheal Implant (T-Tube).

Tracheal stenosis (i.e., the abnormal narrowing of the trachea) can occur due to a variety of inflammatory and infectious processes as well as due to therapeutic procedures undertaken by the patient.

Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma May Prevent Oral Mucositis-Related Candidemia in Chemotherapy-Treated Rats.

Oral mucositis associated with candidiasis can causes systemic candidemia, posing a risk to cancer patients administered antineoplastic therapy. Cold atmospheric pressure plasma jets (CAPPJs) have antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. This study evaluated the effects CAPPJs in preventing systemic fungal dissemination in a murine model of oral mucositis associated with candidiasis.

Inhibitory effect of helium cold atmospheric plasma on cariogenic biofilms.

This study aimed to determine the effects of low-temperature plasma jet produced in gas helium (LTP-helium) on cariogenic biofilms composedby and , and also by the combination of and . Biofilms were treated for 1, 3, 5, and 7 minutes. A 0.

Exploring the efficacy of in-vitro low-temperature plasma treatment on single and multispecies dental cariogenic biofilms.

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the impact of treatment with low-temperature plasma (LTP) for varying exposure durations on a multispecies cariogenic biofilm comprising C. albicans, L. casei, and S.

Ascorbic acid as a modulator of inflammatory response against .

To evaluate the behavior of oral keratinocytes in the presence of Vitamin C (Vit C) and its anti-inflammatory potential. Oral keratinocytes were initially exposed to 0.1-2.

Effect of the pH on the Antibacterial Potential and Cytotoxicity of Different Plasma-Activated Liquids.

In this study, different plasma-activated liquids were evaluated for their antimicrobial effects against , as well as for their cytotoxicity on mammalian cells. The PALs were prepared from distilled (DIS), deionized (DI), filtered (FIL), and tap (TAP) water. Additionally, 0.

Essential Oil Increases the Effect of Digluconate Chlorhexidine on Microcosm Biofilms.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the essential oil and its association with chlorhexidine on cariogenic microcosm biofilm composition and acidogenicity. Minimum inhibitory and bactericide concentrations from the essential oil and chlorhexidine were determined by broth microdilution assay. Microcosms (polymicrobial) biofilms were produced on glass coverslips, using inoculum from human saliva in McBain culture medium (0.

Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia-related osteonecrosis: A series of cases.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the clinicopathological features of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD)-related osteonecrosis highlighting their histopathological aspects and bone structure.

Methods: Twenty-two FCOD-related osteonecrosis cases were evaluated retrospectively. Osteonecrosis, osteomyelitis, bacterial colonization, bone resorption, reactive bone, osteon-like structure, lamellar bone, and basophilic lines were analyzed.

Applications of Plasma-Activated Water in Dentistry: A Review.

The activation of water by non-thermal plasma creates a liquid with active constituents referred to as plasma-activated water (PAW). Due to its active constituents, PAW may play an important role in different fields, such as agriculture, the food industry and healthcare. Plasma liquid technology has received attention in recent years due to its versatility and good potential, mainly focused on different health care purposes.

Antibiofilm effects of and essential oils on cariogenic bacteria.

The inhibitory and antibiofilm effects of (EOTv) and essential oils (EOHs) on cariogenic microorganisms were evaluated. The chemical characterization of EOTv was performed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. , , , , , and were used for agar diffusion assays and determination of minimal inhibitory and minimal bactericide concentrations.

Ellagic Acid-Cyclodextrin Complexes for the Treatment of Oral Candidiasis.

The increase in the prevalence of fungal infections worldwide and the rise in the occurrence of antifungal resistance suggest that new research to discover antifungal molecules is needed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential use of ellagic acid-cyclodextrin complexes (EA/HP-β-CD) for the treatment of oral candidiasis. First, the effect of EA/HP-β-CD on planktonic cells and biofilms was evaluated.

Oral prevalence and antifungal susceptibility of Candida species in cystic fibrosis patients.

Objective: This study aimed at assessing the oral prevalence ofCandida species in cystic fibrosis patients and the antifungal susceptibility of the isolates.

Design: One hundred patients aged 3-20 years old were included in the study and were divided into three groups: G1 (low severity disease): 25 cystic fibrosis patients with Shwachman-Kulczycki score (SK) between 100 and 71; G2 (high severity disease): 25 cystic fibrosis patients with SK score under 40; and G3 (control): 50 healthy patients age- and gender-matched to cystic fibrosis patients. Stimulated saliva samples were collected and the oral fungal concentrations were assessed.

Evaluation of the masticatory biomechanical function in Down syndrome and its Influence on sleep disorders, body adiposity and salivary parameters.

Objective: To evaluate the phenotypic features of the masticatory biomechanics in atypical subjects with Down syndrome (DS). Its influence was analysed on sleep disorders, body adiposity and its risks, and some physicochemical properties of saliva.

Methods: Seventy subjects were enrolled to assess masticatory biomechanical function and divided into two groups: DS and control groups.

Biopharmaceutical and antifungal properties of ellagic acid-cyclodextrin using an model of invasive candidiasis.

To investigate biopharmaceutical and antifungal properties of pure and complexed ellagic acid. Caco-2 cells cultured in a Transwell inserts were infected with to develop an model. Ellagic acid was complexed with cyclodextrins.

Evaluation of the masticatory muscle function, physiological sleep variables, and salivary parameters after electromechanical therapeutic approaches in adult patients with Down syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: There are many comorbidities associated with Down syndrome (DS), including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and masticatory muscle alteration. Muscular hypotonia, in particular, of the masticatory and oropharyngeal muscles is one of the main characteristics of individuals with DS, resulting in impairments of speech, swallowing, and mastication in these individuals. In addition, total or partial obstruction of the airways during sleep can occur due to pharyngeal hypotonia, leading to snoring and to OSA.

Silver nanoparticles coated with dodecanethiol used as fillers in non-cytotoxic and antifungal PBAT surface based on nanocomposites.

In the present study, we report the preparation of antifungal and non-cytotoxic polymer nanocomposites with potential application in biomedical materials. Dodecanethiol-protected silver nanoparticles (AgNPs-DDT) were synthesized by a reduction/precipitation method and dispersed in chloroform to obtain stable colloidal dispersions. PBAT-based nanocomposites containing 0.