Existence of Candida albicans and microorganisms in denture stomatitis patients

Candida albicans is the most common Candida species isolated from the oral cavity both in healthy and diseased. Candida albicans is a dimorphic fungus existing both in blastopore phase (yeast phase) and the hyphal or mycelial phase. Although these organisms typically colonize mucocutaneous surfaces, the latter can be portals of entry into deeper tissues when host defences are compromised. Denture stomatitis is a common form of oral candidiasis that manifests as a diffuse inflammation of the maxillary denture bearing areas & is associated with angular cheilitis. At least 70% of individuals with clinical signs of denture stomatitis exhibit fungal growth & these conditions most likely result from yeast colonization of the oral mucosa combined with Bacterial colonization. Candida species act as an endogenous infecting agent on tissue predisposed by chronic trauma to microbial invasion. At one time, oral fungal infections were rare findings in general dentist's office. They were more commonly seen in hospitalized and severely debilitated patients. However with enhanced medical and pharmaceutical technology, increasing numbers of ambulatory immunosuppressed individuals with oral fungal infections are seeking out general dentists for diagnosis and treatment of these lesions.

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The Inhibitory Effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus plantarum against Candida albicans Associated with Denture Stomatitis

Baghdad Science Journal ◽

10.21123/bsj.12.3.479-484 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 479-484

Author(s):

Baghdad Science Journal

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Lactic Acid Bacteria ◽

Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽

Lactobacillus Acidophilus ◽

Solid Medium ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Inhibitory Effect ◽

Denture Stomatitis ◽

Inhibition Effect

In this study Candida speices was diagnosed in 26 swab samples from patients with denture stomatitis , investigates the antagonism activity of Lactobacillus was investigated against the yeast of Candida albicans in vitro.Results revealed that The inhibition effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria against C.albicans was examined in solid medium, L.plantarum gave higher inhibition average 11mm followed by L.acidophillus with average 9 mm and, L.fermentum , L.casei with averages 7 mm. Whereas the filtrates, the highest inhibition zone were 20 and 16 mm by L. plantarum and L.acidophillus, respectively.

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PENGARUH EKSTRAK LIDAH BUAYA (ALOE VERA L.) TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN CANDIDA ALBICANS PADA BASIS GIGI TIRUAN RESIN AKRILIK HEAT CURED

Jurnal Ilmiah dan Teknologi Kedokteran Gigi ◽

10.32509/jitekgi.v16i2.1102 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 45-50

Author(s):

Pocut Aya Sofya

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Aloe Vera ◽

Denture Stomatitis ◽

Sabouraud Dextrose Agar

Candida albicans dapat berpenetrasi pada resin akrilik dan berkembang biak pada gigi tiruan sehingga dapat menginfeksi jaringan lunak yang menyebabkan denture stomatitis. Lidah buaya (Aloe vera L.) memiliki sifat anti jamur yang menurut penelitian efektif untuk menghambat pertumbuhan Candida albicans. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan pengaruh lidah buaya (Aloe vera L.) sebagai pembersih gigi tiruan terhadap jumlah Candida albicans pada basis gigi tiruan resin akrilik heat cured. Subjek penelitian diinkubasi dalam suspensi Candida albicans selama 24 jam pada suhu 37°C. Subjek penelitian berupa lempeng akrilik dibagi menjadi 3 kelompok yaitu kelompok yang direndam dalam ekstrak lidah buaya (Aloe vera L.) konsentrasi 75 %, 100 % dan akuades sebagai kelompok kontrol. Setelah diberi perlakuan, spesimen tersebut dimasukkan ke dalam tabung reaksi yang berisi NaCl 0,9 % 10 ml dan digetarkan dengan vortex selama 30 detik, kemudian 0,1 ml dari larutan tersebut dibenihkan ke dalam Sabouraud Dextrose Agar. Analisis data menggunakan uji Kruskal-Wallis dan Mann-Whitney. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak lidah buaya (Aloe vera L.) konsentrasi 75 % dan 100 % dapat menghambat pertumbuhan Candida albicans. Berdasarkan pernyataan tersebut, maka terdapat pengaruh ekstrak lidah buaya (Aloe vera L.) sebagai pembersih gigi tiruan terhadap pengurangan jumlah Candida albicans pada basis gigi tiruan resin akrilik heat cured.

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Role of Candida albicans in Denture Stomatitis

Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10011-1234 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 617-619

Author(s):

Chetan Hoshing ◽

Santosh Dixit ◽

Ajay Mootha ◽

Nikhil Diwan

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Denture Stomatitis

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Existence of Candida albicans and microorganisms in denture stomatitis patients

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation ◽

10.1111/j.1365-2842.1997.tb00277.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 24 (10) ◽

pp. 788-790

Author(s):

Y. KULAK ◽

A. ARIKAN ◽

E. KAZAZOGLU

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Denture Stomatitis

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A Study of Factors Contributing to Denture Stomatitis in a North Indian Community

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2011/589064 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Amit Vinayak Naik ◽

Ranjana C. Pai

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Test Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Clinical Tests ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Control Groups ◽

Denture Stomatitis ◽

And Control ◽

Salivary Measurements ◽

Microscopic Investigations

Factors like oral and denture hygiene, presence of saliva, age of the denture, and degree of colonization withCandida albicansare to be evaluated as local contributing factors for causing denture stomatitis. 100 patients aged 30 to 70 years were selected for the study. Among these, 70 patients were labeled test group showing signs of stomatitis and 30 patients as control group as they showed no inflammatory signs. Clinical tests included oral and denture hygiene evaluation, salivary measurements, and age of the dentures, and microscopic investigations were done. Results showed no significant differences between the two groups in terms of saliva, oral and denture hygiene habits, and denture age. Test group showed stomatitis in patients who were wearing dentures for 5 to 10 years compared to control group who were wearing dentures for 10 years and above. Denture age was proportional toCandidacolonization and not to degree of inflammation. Significant differences were found inCandidacolonization of the fitting surface of the denture between stomatitis and control groups. Poor denture hygiene habits are the most prominent contributing factor for denture stomatitis and colonization.

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Surface Adherence of Candida albicans to Different Polymethyl Methacrylate Resin Denture Base Materials

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1089 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 237-242

Author(s):

Achut R Devarhubli ◽

VK Subbarao ◽

NP Patil

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Polymethyl Methacrylate ◽

Cobalt Alloy ◽

Denture Base ◽

Denture Stomatitis ◽

Base Materials ◽

Normal Individuals ◽

Cobalt Chrome Alloy ◽

Cobalt Chrome

ABSTRACT Over the years researchers have reported on the frequency and distribution of yeast in the oropharynx of apparently normal individuals and those with systemic or mycotic diseases wearing dentures. Few workers have taken into consideration the role played by the legion of denture base materials on the occurrence and progression of denture stomatitis. Hence this study was undertaken with the objective of evaluating the in vitro adherence of Candida albicans to different denture base materials namely reinforced polymethyl methacrylate, Nonreinforced polymethyl methacrylate and Cobalt chrome alloy of which chrome cobalt alloy showed less adherence to candidal cells compared to the two polymethyl methacrylate resins.

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The significance of Candida albicans in denture stomatitis

European Journal Of Oral Sciences ◽

10.1111/j.1600-0722.1974.tb00378.x ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 82 (2) ◽

pp. 151-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

EJVIND BUDTZ-JöRGENSEN

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Denture Stomatitis

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Undecylenic Acid Inhibits Morphogenesis ofCandida albicans

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy ◽

10.1128/aac.44.10.2873-2875.2000 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 44 (10) ◽

pp. 2873-2875 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

Nealoo McLain ◽

Rhoda Ascanio ◽

Carol Baker ◽

Robert A. Strohaver ◽

Joseph W. Dolan

Keyword(s):

Candida Albicans ◽

Undecylenic Acid ◽

Denture Stomatitis ◽

Yeast Form ◽

Ofcandida Albicans

ABSTRACT Resilient liners are frequently used to treat denture stomatitis, a condition often associated with Candida albicansinfections. Of 10 liners tested, 2 were found to inhibit the switch from the yeast form to hyphae and a third was found to stimulate this switch. The inhibitor was determined to be undecylenic acid.

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