Prevalence of Candida spp. associated with bacteria species on complete dentures

Autor(es)

Ribeiro, Daniela G. ^[1] ; Pavarina, Ana C. ^[2] ; Dovigo, Livia N. ; Machado, Ana L. ; Giampaolo, Eunice T. ; Vergani, Carlos E.

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Estadual Ponta Grossa, Dept Dent, Ponta Grossa, Parana - Brazil

^[2] Univ Estadual Paulista, Fac Odontol Araraquara, Araraquara Dent Sch, UNESP, Dept Dent Mat & Prosthodont, BR-14801903 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: GERODONTOLOGY; v. 29, n. 3, p. 203-208, SEP 2012.
• Citações Web of Science: 21

Resumo

Prevalence of Candida spp. associated with bacteria species on complete dentures Objective: This study evaluated the prevalence of Candida spp., Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from complete upper dentures. Background: Factors that may increase the number of microorganisms in the oral cavity include denture-wearing and deficient denture hygiene. Materials and Methods: Ninety denture wearers participated in this study. Collection of biological material from each denture was performed on all denture surfaces. Conventional biochemical methods were used to identify the microorganisms. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed on percentage data. Results: Candida spp. were the most frequent microorganisms found on dentures (65.5%), while Strep. mutans and Staph. aureus were present in 53.3 and 34.4%, respectively. Conclusion: Candida species were the most frequent microorganisms on dentures, followed by Strep. mutans and Staph. aureus. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 05/02192-8 - Efetividade de métodos físicos na inativação de microrganismos presentes em próteses totais: estudo clínico
• Beneficiário: Daniela Garcia Ribeiro
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado