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[Microbiological validation of the choice of basic plastic for removable dentures]
Stomatologiia
|September 13, 2002
Summary
This study investigated bacterial and fungal adhesion to denture materials. Cold and UHF polymerization plastics are recommended to prevent oral inflammation and maintain a healthy oral microbiome.
Area of Science:
- Oral microbiology
- Biomaterials science
- Dental prosthetics
Context:
- Oral inflammatory diseases like periodontitis are linked to microbial adhesion.
- Removable dentures can harbor bacteria and fungi, potentially causing stomatitis.
- Understanding material-microbe interactions is crucial for denture material selection.
Purpose:
- To assess the adhesion of oral bacteria and Candida albicans to 13 basic denture materials.
- To identify denture base materials that minimize microbial adhesion and support oral health.
Summary:
- Maximum adhesion of tested bacteria (Streptococcus sanguis, Prevotella melangogenica, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Corynebacterium xerosis) and Candida albicans occurred on hot polymerization materials.
- Cold polymerization materials (Redont-03, Dentoplast Breden, Leocryl) and UHF polymerization materials (Acron GC, AKR-MV, Etakril-02) showed reduced microbial adhesion.
Impact:
- Identifies superior denture base materials for preserving oral microbiocenosis.
- Offers guidance for selecting materials that prevent denture-induced stomatitis.
- Contributes to improved oral health outcomes for denture wearers.