Findings from Yunnan University Update Understanding of Artificial Saliva (Influence of Candida Albicans- Streptococcus Mutans Cross-border Interactions On the Corrosion Behaviour of Ti and Ti-zr In Artificial Saliva).

A study conducted at Yunnan University in Kunming, China, examined the corrosion effects of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Candida albicans (C. albicans), and their mixture on implant materials Ti and Ti-Zr in artificial saliva. The researchers found that there were differences in biofilm structure, corrosion behavior, and mechanisms between single and mixed bacteria. The cross-kingdom interaction between S. mutans and C. albicans enhanced biofilm maturity and acidity, leading to pitting corrosion. Additionally, Ti-Zr exhibited higher corrosion resistance compared to Ti. This research provides insights into the influence of Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans interactions on the corrosion behavior of implant materials in artificial saliva. [Extracted from the article]