Antimicrobial effect and the mechanical and surface properties of a self-disinfecting and a chlorhexidine-incorporated Type IV dental stone.

Statement Of Problem: Stone casts are subject to contamination, but whether disinfectants incorporated into the stone are effective is unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity and the mechanical and surface properties of self-disinfecting gypsum (SDG) and gypsum mixed with 2% chlorhexidine (GCHX).

Material And Methods: Antimicrobial action was evaluated using the diffusion-disk technique on Streptococcus aureus and Candida albicans 1 hour and 24 hours after pouring the gypsum.

Impact of COVID-19 on dental practice and anxiety among increased risk group dentists: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The likelihood of infection with SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) in the dental office is considered high.

Objectives: Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 on dental practices and anxiety levels in risk group Brazilian dentists.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using an online questionnaire.

Effect of the incorporation of silica blow spun nanofibers containing silver nanoparticles (SiO/Ag) on the mechanical, physicochemical, and biological properties of a low-viscosity bulk-fill composite resin.

Objective: This work aimed at producing silica-blow-spun nanofibers containing silver nanoparticles (SiO/Ag) and investigating the effect of their incorporation in different proportions, with or without pre-treatment with a silane coupling agent, on the mechanical, physicochemical, and biological properties of a commercial composite low-viscosity bulk-fill resin.

Methods: The production of SiO/Ag nanofibers was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX). A portion of the produced nanofibers was silanized.

Efficacy of essential oil of cinnamon for the treatment of oral candidiasis: A randomized trial.

Aim: It was analyzed the efficacy of mouthwash and spray containing essential oil (EO) of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume for the treatment of oral candidiasis.

Methods And Results: A randomized, controlled, and blinded clinical trial was conducted with 36 individuals (probabilistic sample) with oral candidiasis who were divided into two treatment groups: C. zeylanicum (0.

Effectiveness of Core-Shell Nanofibers Incorporating Amphotericin B by Solution Blow Spinning Against and Species.

The aim of this study was to develop polymeric nanofibers for controlled administration of Amphotericin B (AmpB), using the solution centrifugation technique, characterizing its microstructural and physical properties, release rate, and activity against and species. The core-shell nanofibers incorporated with AmpB were synthesized by Solution Blow Spinning (SBS) and characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry, X-Ray diffraction, and drug release assay. leishmanicidal and antifungal activity were also evaluated.

Antifungal activity and Shore A hardness of a tissue conditioner incorporated with terpinen-4-ol and cinnamaldehyde.

Purpose: This study investigated the anti-Candida activity and the Shore A hardness of a tissue conditioner (Softone™) modified by incorporation of terpinen-4-ol and cinnamaldehyde.

Material And Methods: Agar diffusion, microdilution, and mechanism of action methods were performed to determine to evaluate the antifungal activity of phytoconstituents. Then, phytoconstituents in varying concentrations were incorporated into the tissue conditioner.