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Presence of Candida spp. in patients who wear dentures
- Source :
- Revista Cubana de Estomatología, Vol 55, Iss 4, Pp 28-33 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- Editorial Ciencias Médicas, 2018.
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Abstract
- Introduction : The continued use of dentures and inadequate hygiene may lead to the development of denture stomatitis, a frequent disease in patients who wear dentures and very much associated with Candida spp. Objective : To determine the social characteristics and the care of the individuals with the hygiene of their dentures, as well as the presence of Candida species in patients who wear dentures from a community of Cabedelo Municipality, Paraíba, Brazil. Methods : This is a pilot, cross-sectional, observational and laboratory study with the evaluation of 14 volunteers. Research forms were used and the collection, isolation and identification of the biological material were carried out. Results : The participants had low income and schooling. The daily hygiene of the prostheses, brushing with dentifrice, the non-removal of the prosthesis for sleeping and their use for more than six years were verified in most of the sample. Conclusions : A high presence of Candida spp. in the patients who wear dentures was shown, while C. albicans was the most prevalent species.
Details
- Language :
- English, Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 00347507, 1561297X, and 05149479
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Revista Cubana de Estomatología
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.676a43a0514947968db3ca3301fc65d7
- Document Type :
- article