A modified Newton classification for denture stomatitis.

The effectiveness of denture stomatitis (DS) treatment should be evaluated by associating clinical and mycological parameters. Although widely used in clinical studies, the Newton classification does not accurately represent the degree of severity of palatal inflammation in terms of extent of the lesions and intensity of the erythema. Therefore, a modified Newton classification has been proposed considering the coverage area of palatal inflammation and the erythema level. This consistent and direct ranking will help standardise randomised clinical trials, as well as the statistical comparison among blind evaluations of the obtained scores within and between studies.

Caracterización de la estomatitis subprotésica en portadores de prótesis removible en clínicas de la Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Ecuador / Characterization of subprosthetic stomatitis in patients with removable prosthesis. San Gregorio de Portoviejo University

RESUMEN Introducción: La estomatitis subprotésica es un proceso inflamatorio de la mucosa bucal que se encuentra cubierta por una prótesis removible, de causa multifactorial y alta prevalencia. Objetivo: Caracterizar la estomatitis subprotésica en pacientes portadores de prótesis removible atendidos en las clínicas odontológicas de la Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo en el período marzo-noviembre de 2019. Método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal, con los criterios de inclusión siguientes: mayores de 18 años, ambos sexos, buen estado de salud general, no practicar hábitos tóxicos, usar prótesis removible, total o parcial, confeccionada de acrílico o metales. Todos los sujetos de la investigación firmaron el consentimiento informado antes de realizarles la historia clínica de odontología del Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador de donde se extrajeron los datos sociodemográficos, signos clínicos y características de la prótesis. Resultados: Fueron evaluados 100 pacientes. El 45 %, presentaba signos clínicos de estomatitis subprotésica; predominó el sexo femenino con el 33 % y el grupo de edad de 40 a 59 años con un 26 %. La mayoría de las prótesis no se ajustan ni adaptan de manera correcta, y tienen un mal estado físico, en el 80, 82,2 y el 91 %, respectivamente. El 84,4 % de los pacientes utilizaba prótesis parcial removible, confeccionadas con acrílico, por un periodo de 1 a 6 años en el 60 % de los casos. Conclusiones: El diagnóstico de estomatitis subprotésica se asocia con el mal estado físico, desajuste e inadecuada adaptación de las prótesis removibles, lo que indica la necesidad de la institución para el establecimiento de estrategias docentes hacia la comunidad para su prevención y diagnóstico temprano.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Subprosthetic stomatitis is an inflammatory process of the mucosa in the oral cavity covered by a removable prosthesis, with a multifactorial cause and high prevalence. Objective: To characterize subprosthetic stomatitis in patients with removable prosthesis treated at the dental clinics of San Gregorio University in Portoviejo in the period March-November 2019. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, with the following inclusion criteria: patients over 18 years old, both sexes, good general health, no toxic habits, use of removable prosthesis, total or partial, made of acrylic or metals. All the patients involved in the research signed their consent, information given to them before taking their dental records taken by the Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador, from which socio-demographic data, clinical signs and characteristics of the prosthesis were extracted. Results: 100 patients were evaluated. Forty-five per cent showed clinical signs of subprosthetic stomatitis; the female sex (33%) predominated and the age group 40-59 years with (26%). Most of the prosthesis did not fit or adapt correctly and were in poor physical condition in 80%, 82.2% and 91% respectively. 84.4% of the patients used removable partial prosthesis, made of acrylic, for a period of 1 to 6 years, (60%) of the cases. Conclusions: The diagnosis of subprosthetic stomatitis is associated with poor physical condition, maladjustment and inadequate adaptation of removable prostheses, which indicates the need for the institution to establish educational strategies towards the community for prevention and early diagnosis.

Estomatite protética associada a candidíase pseudomembranosa em paciente geriátrico: relato de caso / Prosthetic stomatitis associated with pseudomembranus candidiasis in geriatric patient: case report

As próteses removíveis são consideradas facilitadoras em potencial da estomatite protética, caracterizada por aspectos hiperplásicos e eritematosos na mucosa de suporte. Este trabalho tem como objetivo relatar as principais manifestações orais da estomatite protética em um paciente geriátrico associada a candidíase oral pseudomembranosa. Paciente do gênero masculino, setenta e quatro anos, apresentava uma lesão exofítica, na região de palato com dois centímetros de extensão, além da presença de candidíase pseudomembranosa, fazia o uso de uma prótese parcial superior removível há aproximadamente dez anos. Foi levantada a hipótese diagnóstica de estomatite protética associada a candidíase pseudomembranosa. A terapêutica instituída consistiu no uso de antifúngico por um período de quinze dias e biópsia incisional. O exame histopatológico confirmou o diagnóstico de hiperplasia fibrosa inflamatória. Foi recomendado a confecção de uma nova prótese para que fosse evitado a recorrência da lesão, e o paciente também foi instruído quanto a sua higiene oral evitando-se desta forma a recorrência da candidíase. O cirurgião-dentista deve ser capaz de reconhecer e diagnosticar a estomatite protética em sua prática diária e tratar o paciente de acordo com a sua etiologia, oferecendo desta forma para o paciente um maior conforto e melhores condições de vida(AU)

Removable total dentures are considered potential facilitators of prosthetic stomatitis, characterized by hyperplastic and erythematous aspects in the supporting mucosa. This paper aims to report the main oral manifestations of prosthetic stomatitis in an elderly patient associated with pseudomembranous oral candidiasis. A seventyseven-year-old male patient presented with an exophytic lesion in the palate region of two centimeters in length, in addition to the presence of pseudomembranous candidiasis, and had been using a removable upper partial denture for approximately ten years. The diagnostic hypothesis of prosthetic stomatitis associated with pseudomembranous candidiasis was raised. The therapy instituted consisted of the use of antifungal for a period of fifteen days and incisional biopsy. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia. It was recommended to make a new prosthesis to avoid recurrence of the lesion, and the patient was also instructed as to its oral hygiene, thus avoiding the recurrence of candidiasis. The dentist should be able to recognize and diagnose prosthetic stomatitis in his daily practice and treat the patient according to its etiology, thus offering the patient greater comfort and better living conditions(AU)

Denture stomatitis associated with small-colony variants of Staphylococcus aureus: a case report.

BACKGROUND: The small-colony variants (SCVs) of Staphylococcus aureus were isolated from persistent and recurrent infections, especially after placement of medical devices having direct contact with human tissues. The emergence of SCVs is a survival strategy of S. aureus which enables them to hide inside host's cells and induces a less severe immune response than to wild-type S. aureus. However, contrary to other medical devices, dental prosthesis as a surface potentially colonized by SCVs of S. aureus has not been examined thus far. We reported the first case of SCVs - S. aureus infection in denture wearer. CASE PRESENTATION: A 62-year-old woman with a complete removable acrylic denture presented extensive elevated erythematous lesions on the palate, compatible with denture stomatitis. The patient had a history of arterial hypertension, cigarette smoking and wearing denture at night. The fungal colonies, identified as Candida albicans, were cultured on Sabouraud agar. From three swabs (from hard palate mucosa, denture surface and angular cheilitis lesions) were cultured of pinpoint, clear, non-pigmented, and non-haemolytic colonies on Columbia agar. The small colonies turned out to be Gram-positive cocci, catalase-, Pastorex Staph Plus -, and clumping factor-positive, and oxidase-negative. Suspected phenotypically SCVs forms were definitively identified as S. aureus based on PCR amplification of species specific nuc and coa genes. Methicillin-resistance was verified by mecA gene detection. The isolates turned out to be susceptible to methicillin (MSSA) and resistant to gentamicin. The isolate was identified as menadione-auxotrophic variant. CONCLUSIONS: This case demonstrated that oral cavity in denture wearers may be a reservoir of small-colony variants of S. aureus, besides C. albicans. The prevalence of these bacteria and their role in the pathogenesis of oral diseases are not understood. Due to problems with their detection and identification, the true prevalence of oral SCVs may be underestimated.

Uso del oleozón® en la estomatitis subprótesis / Use of oleozón® in denture stomatitis

Introducción: existe un alto porcentaje de pacientes aquejados de estomatitis subprótesis, lo que constituye un serio problema de salud, por esto se hace necesario buscar opciones para su tratamiento. Objetivo: determinar la eficacia del oleozón en el tratamiento de la estomatitis subprótesis grado I y II. Diseño metodológico: se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental del tipo antes y después sin grupo control a 55 pacientes portadores de prótesis dental que acudieron al servicio de estomatología del Policlínico Bayamo-Oeste, Granma, de abril a junio 2017, con diagnóstico de estomatitis subprótesis grado I o II. La información primaria se obtuvo mediante: historias clínicas individuales, observación y exploración clínica. Se confeccionó una planilla de recolección de datos, los resultados se presentaron en tablas estadísticas y se empleó como medida resumen el porcentaje. Resultados: el 63.6 por ciento de los pacientes estuvo afectado por estomatitis subprótesis grado II, el grupo de edad de 60-69 años fue el más afectado con un 50.9 por ciento. El sexo femenino representó un 76.4 por ciento. El 54.5 por ciento de los pacientes curados resolvieron con 5-10 aplicaciones. El 40.0 por ciento de pacientes curó en el tiempo de 11-14 días. Solo 2 pacientes refirieron sentir ardor y calor en una ocasión. Conclusiones: la estomatitis subprótesis afecta más al sexo femenino y al grupo de edad de 60-69 años, fue más frecuente la de grado II. La mayoría de los pacientes resolvieron con 5 a 10 aplicaciones en un periodo de 11 a 14 días. La ozonoterapia produce muy pocos efectos adversos(AU)

Introduction: there is a high percentage of patients suffering from denture stomatitis, which is a serious health problem, so it is necessary to seek options for their treatment. Objective: to determine the effectiveness of oleozón in the treatment of grade I and II denture stomatitis. Methodological design: a quasi-experimental study of the before and after type without control group was performed on 55 patients with dental prostheses who attended the stomatology service of Bayamo-Oeste Polyclinic, Granma, from April to June 2017, with a diagnosis of grade I or II denture stomatitis. The primary information was obtained through: individual clinical histories, observation and clinical exploration. A data collection form was prepared, the results were presented in statistical tables and the percentage was used as a summary measure.Results: the 63.6 percent of patients were affected by grade II denturestomatitis, the age group of 60-69 years was the most affected with 50.9 percent. The female sex represented 76.4 percent. The 54.5 of the cured patients resolved with 5-10 applications; 40.0 percent of patients cured in the time of 11-14 days. Only 2 patients reported burning and heat on one occasion(EU)

Diagnóstico clínico de pacientes con estomatitis subprótesis portadores de aparatología protésica / Clinical diagnosis of patients with subprosthesis stomatitis bearers of prosthetic aparatology

Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 75 pacientes con estomatitis subprótesis de la mucosa del paladar duro portadores de aparatología protésica removible, atendidos en la consulta estomatológica del Policlínico de Especialidades del Hospital Provincial Clinicoquirúrgico Docente Saturnino Lora Torres de Santiago de Cuba, desde noviembre de 2014 hasta igual mes de 2015, a fin de caracterizarles desde el punto de vista clínico. En la casuística prevalecieron el sexo femenino, el grupo etario de 60 años y más, así como la ausencia de sintomatología. La estomatitis grado I resultó la más frecuente; mientras que la prótesis desajustada, el tiempo de uso continuo y el hábito de no retirar la prótesis fueron los principales factores predisponentes en la aparición de esta enfermedad. De ahí la importancia de realizar acciones educativas que permitan disminuir la presencia de dicha afección

A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 75 patients with stomatitis subprosthesis of the hard palate mucus bearers of removable prosthetic aparatology, assisted in the stomatological service of the Specialties Polyclinic in Saturnino Lora Torres Teaching Clinical Surgical Provincial Hospital from Santiago de Cuba, was carried out from November, 2014 to the same month in 2015, in order to characterized them from the clinical point of view. In the case material there was a prevalence of the female sex, the 60 years and over age group, as well as the absence of symptomatology. Grade I estomatitis was the most frequent; while loosened prosthesis, the time of continuous use and the habit of not removing away the prosthesis were the main predisposing factors in the emergence of this disease. Reason why it is important to carry out educational actions that allow to diminish the presence of this disorder

Caracterización de la estomatitis subprótesis en adultos mayores en la Clínica Estomatológica Ormani Arenado Llonch / Prosthesis stomatitis characterization in adults bigger in the Ormani Arenado Llonch Dentistry Clinic

Fundamento: la estomatitis subprótesis en adultos mayores representa una enfermedad inflamatoria de la cavidad bucal que puede degenerar en una lesión hiperplásica si no se trata de manera oportuna.Objetivo: caracterizar el comportamiento de la estomatitis subprótesis en adultos mayores.Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal en adultos mayores atendidos en la consulta prótesis dental de la Clínica Estomatológica Ormani Arenado Llonch de la ciudad Pinar del Río, en el primer trimestre del año 2017. El universo lo constituyeron 663 adultos mayores de ambos sexos que acudieron en el período de la investigación, mientras que la muestra quedó constituida por 83 pacientes de ambos sexos seleccionados de forma no probabilística que presentaron estomatitis subprótesis. Se estudiaron las variables edad, sexo, tiempo de uso de la prótesis, clasificación de la lesión, tipo de prótesis y hábito de uso de la prótesis.Resultados: predominó la estomatitis subprótesis en adultos mayores con edades entre 60 a 69 años; con prevalencia el sexo masculino y la lesión grado II en aquellos pacientes con tiempo constructivo de prótesis entre cinco a nueve años. El tiempo de uso continuo y el tipo de prótesis total resultaron significativos en el estudio.Conclusiones: los adultos mayores con estomatitis subprótesis se caracterizaron por ser masculinos, de 60 a 69 años, con lesión grado II en pacientes con tiempo constructivo protésico entre cinco a nueve años, uso continuo de la misma y tipo de prótesis total(AU)

Background: prosthesis stomatitis in elderly adults represents an inflammatory pathology of the buccal cavity that can degenerate in a hyperplasic lesion if it is not treated in time.Objective: to characterize the behavior of the prosthesis stomatitis in elderly adults.Methods: an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in assisted in the Dentistry Clinic Ormani Arenado Llonch, Pinar del Rio, during the first trimester of 2017. The universe was composed of 663 elderly adults of both sexes that attended within the period of research, while the sample was constituted by 83 patients of both selected sexes in a non probabilistic way that presented prosthesis stomatitis. Age, sex, time of prosthesis use, classification of the lesion, prosthesis type and habit of prosthesis use were studied, taking into consideration medical ethics.Results: the presence of prosthesis stomatitis prevailed in elderly adults among 60 to 69 years; prevailing masculine sex and the lesion degree II in those patients in advance constructive prosthesis time among 5 to 9 years. The time of continuous use and the type of total prosthesis were significant in the study.Conclusions: elderly adults with prosthesis stomatitis from Dentistry Clinic Ormani Arenado Llonch were characterized. They were males, between 60 and 69 years of age, with lesion degree II and constructive prosthesis time among 5 to 9 years, continuous use of the same one and type of total prosthesis(AU)

Contact stomatitis.

Contact stomatitis occurs in up to 10% of the population. Mechanical or chemical irritation, ill-fitting dentures, and dental fillings can induce irritant contact stomatitis. Type I hypersensitivity and type IV hypersensitivity to dental products and foods are frequently responsible for the allergic types of contact stomatitis. We review the causal agents of contact stomatitis, the differential diagnoses, diagnostic testing, and potential treatment.

Improving practice guidelines for the treatment of denture-related erythematous stomatitis: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Denture-related erythematous stomatitis (DES) is a chronic biofilm-mediated disease, affecting one in every three complete denture wearers. Antifungals are the treatment most commonly prescribed by oral health professionals, based on the belief that colonization by Candida spp. is the main cause of DES. However, high recurrence rates and adverse effects are commonly observed, prompting the need for practice guidelines regarding treatment. Results from our pilot study demonstrate that palatal brushing can reduce the palatal inflammation and potentially associated Candida carriage without any need for antifungal therapy. The objective of this study is to validate these pilot results by means of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) and provide a practice guideline for clinicians. METHODS/DESIGN: A pragmatic, two-parallel-arm, multicenter RCT will be conducted in Canada, Brazil, and Chile. Fifty-two adult complete denture wearers presenting with moderate to severe DES will be allocated randomly to two groups: the Intervention arm will consist of palatal brushing and standard oral and denture hygiene measures, while the Control arm will include only standard oral and denture hygiene measures. The study outcome will be the oral Candida carriage. Participants will be assessed at baseline, and at 3 and 6 months post intervention. Descriptive, bivariate, and mixed models with repeated measures will be performed following the intention-to-treat principle. DISCUSSION: This pragmatic RCT will serve to provide a clinical practice guideline regarding the use of preventive measures in the treatment of biofilm-mediated oral diseases. Moreover, it will have a great impact on reducing the harm of antifungal overtreatment on patients suffering from DES. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02686632 . Registered on 15 February 2016.

Frecuencia de candidiasis oral asociada al uso de prótesis dentales en pacientes de la clínica odontológica de la Universidad Anáhuac Norte / The frequency of oral candidiasis associated with the use of dental prostheses in patients of the dental clinic at the Anahuac University

La candidiasis es la infección micótica más común de la cavidad bucaly es causada por el hongo Candida. Dentro de la población geriátricala candidiasis oral es uno de los tres principales motivos de consulta. El crecimiento en superfi cies es parte natural del modo de vivir del hongo Candida y es común que colonice las prótesis dentales, dando como resultado estomatitis por uso de dentadura o estomatitis subplaca.El diagnóstico de estomatitis por dentadura es relevante, ya quealrededor de 50 por ciento de las personas de edad promedio de 65 a 74 años, y 70 por ciento de 75 a 84 años utilizan prótesis dentales removibles. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la frecuencia de candidiasis oral asociada a prótesis dentales removibles en los pacientes de la ClínicaOdontológica de la Universidad Anáhuac México Norte durante el periodo enero-mayo de 2016. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudiodescriptivo, transversal y observacional. La muestra estuvo conformada por pacientes portadores de prótesis dentales removibles que acudieron a la Clínica Odontológica de la Universidad Anáhuac México Norte.Se interrogó al paciente respecto al uso de la prótesis y su condición de salud, posterior a la exploración clínica se tomó la citología exfoliativa de la mucosa debajo de la prótesis removible. Resultados: La muestraestuvo constituida por 22 pacientes de la clínica de prótesis removible,seis eran portadores de prótesis, de éstos 83 por ciento fueron positivos a candidiasis. Conclusiones: La falta de indicaciones sobre el cuidado, uso ehigiene de las prótesis dentales o la falta de apego a estas indicacionespor parte del paciente ocasionan el desarrollo de estomatitis subplaca.

Candidiasis is the most common mycotic infection in oral cavity andcaused by fungi candid. Oral candidiasis is one of three principalreasons for consultation in a geriatric population. A natural part of theway of living of the fungi Candida is the growth on surfaces. It growthmakes common that the fungi Candida colonize the dental prostheses,so the denture stomatitis or dental-related stomatitis is development.Denture stomatitis diagnosis is quite important because from the totalpopulation using dental removable prostheses around of 50% is between65-74 years old and 70% is between 75-84 years old. The ofthis study was identifying oral candidiasis frequency related to dentalremovable prostheses in patients from Universidad Anahuac, DentalSchool (México Norte), from January 2016 to May 2016. Material andmethods: Was made a descriptive, cross and observational study. Thesample was integrated by patients using dental removable prostheses,who went to Universidad Anahuac’s dental school (México Norte). Thepatients were interrogated about dental removable prostheses use andtheir health condition, after clinic exploration and exfoliative cytologywas taken from mucosa below dental removable prostheses. Results: 22patients from dental service using removable prosthesis constituted thesample, from this 22 patients only 6 were using a removable prosthesisand from this 6 patients only 83% were positive to oral candidiasis.Conclusions: Instructions scare about care, use, and hygiene of dentalprosthesis as well as not follow these instructions for patient’s partmake possible denture stomatitis development.

Comportamiento de la estomatitis subprótesis en pacientes con prótesis dental superior / Behaviour of sub prosthesis stomatitis in patients with upper dental prosthesis

Fundamento: La estomatitis subprótesis es una de las afecciones más frecuentes en pacientes portadores de prótesis dental y constituye un factor de riesgo para la aparición de lesiones premalignas y malignas de la cavidad bucal.Objetivo: describir el comportamiento de la estomatitis subprótesis en pacientes con prótesis dental superior.Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de todos los pacientes portadores de prótesis dental superior (N=61) que acudieron a la consulta a causa de estomatitis subprótesis, en el periodo de septiembre 2014 a septiembre 2015. Se analizaron las variables: grupos de edades, sexo, grado de la lesión, estado de la prótesis, hábitos nocivos, ubicación de la lesión y frecuencia de las visitas al estomatólogo.Resultados: predominó el grupo de adultos mayores (54,1 %), y el grado II de la estomatitis subprótesis, representado por el 77 %. Se observaron prótesis desajustadas en la mayoría de los pacientes, y las lesiones se localizaron con más frecuencia en zona mixta. Los hábitos nocivos más frecuentes fueron el uso continuo y la higiene bucal deficiente. El 85,2 % de los pacientes plantearon que visitaron al estomatólogo solo cuando sintieron molestias.Conclusión: algunos resultados denotan el desconocimiento de los pacientes acerca de este padecimiento, entre ellos la alta frecuencia de hábitos nocivos como el uso continuo de la prótesis y la higiene bucal deficiente, factores que condicionan la aparición de estomatitis subprótesis(AU)

Foundation: Sub prosthesis stomatitis is one of the most frequent affections in patients who wear dental prosthesis and constitutes a risk factor for the appearance of pre malignant and malignant lesions in the oral cavity.Objective: To describe the behaviour of sub prosthesis stomatitis in patients with upper dental prosthesis.Methods: A descriptive study was carried out, of all the patients who wear upper dental prosthesis (N=61) who came to the consultation due to sub prosthesis stomatitis, in the period from September 2014 to September 2015. The variables analyzed were: Age groups, sex, degree of the lesion, state of the prosthesis, toxic habits, location of the lesion and frequency of visits to the dentist.Results: Old adults predominated (54.1%) and sub prosthesis Stomatitis degree II, represented by 77%. Unadjusted prosthesis was observed in most patients and the lesions were located more frequently in mix zones. The most frequent toxic habits were continuous use and deficient oral hygiene. 85.2% of the patients reported to have visited the dentist only when they felt discomforts.Conclusion: Some results show patients ignorance about this ailment, among them a high frequency of toxic habits so as the use of continuous use of prosthesis and deficient oral hygiene, factors which condition the appearance of sub prosthesis stomatitis(AU)

Clinical study on thermography, as modern investigation method for Candida-associated denture stomatitis.

Candida-associated denture stomatitis is an infectious inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa, with frequent recurrences. The aim of this study was to assess the use of infrared thermography as investigation method for Candida-associated denture stomatitis (as inflammatory disorder of the maxillary denture bearing area), by comparing disease and non-disease groups. An observational study was conducted on maxillary edentulous patients treated by acrylic dentures, with and without Candida-associated denture stomatitis. Diagnostic test methods used were clinical examination for denture stomatitis and conventional microbiological culture method for oral candidiasis. Thermography analysis of the maxillary denture bearing area was made using the ThermaCAM PM350 infrared camera (Inframetrics, Flir Systems) and ThermaGram Pro 95 software, data being acquired by usage of standard protocol of thermographic registrations. The sample included 52 patients, 21 with and 31 without Candida-associated denture stomatitis. The temperature of the maxillary mucosa corresponding to the denture bearing area was found to be statistically significantly higher in Candida-associated denture stomatitis (mean 36.20°C), compared to healthy oral mucosa (mean 34.85°C). The thermal threshold value of 35.44°C was identified as best differentiating a pathological from normal state of the maxillary mucosa corresponding to the denture bearing area. In conclusion, infrared thermography, a rapid non-invasive investigation method, has the premises to bring valuable data in inflammatory disorders of the maxillary denture bearing area, as Candida-associated denture stomatitis that may be used for screening, diagnostic or monitoring purposes.

Production of virulence factors in Candida strains isolated from patients with denture stomatitis and control individuals.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the production of virulence factors in Candida isolates from the oral cavities of 50 patients with different degrees of denture stomatitis (DS, type I, II and III) and 50 individuals without signs of DS. We evaluated the enzymatic and hemolytic activities, the biofilm formation, and the cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) in all isolates. Germ tube (GT) production was also evaluated in Candida albicans and Candida dubliniensis isolates. In C. albicans and C. dubliniensis the secretion of hemolysin and GT production was significantly different between isolates from patients with DS and individuals without DS. No significant difference was observed in the production of virulence factors by Candida glabrata isolates. Candida isolates expressed a wide range of virulence factors. However, in the majority of isolates from the type III lesions, the production of the virulence factors was higher than for the other groups.

Denture Stomatitis ­ A Clinical Update.

Denture stomatitis is a benign condition, usually asymptomatic, that can affect edentulous patients. Studies have reported a prevalence of denture stomatitis affecting over 75% of denture wearers and, whilst the aetiology may be multifactorial, Candida albicans has a strong association with the condition, along with denture trauma and poor denture hygiene being associated local risk factors. This paper describes the aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of denture stomatitis, with the aim of helping clinicians to provide appropriate management of this condition. Clinical relevance: Denture stomatitis can be a recurrent problem amongst denture wearers and is often asymptomatic to the patient. Dental practitioners should be able to identify and manage this condition. Clinical relevance: Denture stomatitis can be a recurrent problem amongst denture wearers and is often asymptomatic to the patient. Dental practitioners should be able to identify and manage this condition.

A case with tumor of left parotid gland and denture stomatitis.

The article discuss the case of an edentulous patient presented to the dental clinic for pain and burning sensation of oral mucosa and diagnosed subsequently with oxyphilic adenoma. A 58-year-old patient, with maxillary edentulism, treated with complete denture, presented to the Clinic of Prosthetic Dentistry of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania, for pain of oral mucosa and bad stability of denture. The diagnosis of erythematous denture stomatitis as consequence of salivary flow reduction was establish after patient's clinical examination, and by unstimulated sialometry. Clinical exam suggested hyposalivation could be a consequence of a tumor situated at the level of the left parotid gland. The echography confirmed the diagnosis of left parotid gland tumor. The tumor was surgical removed and histopathological exam confirmed oxyphilic adenoma. Education of patient for wearing new denture while maintaining a strict oral hygiene and dealing with low salivary flow was the treatment for denture stomatitis. General dentist has an important role in finding and diagnosing patients with systemic diseases, especially salivary tumors.

Terapia fotodinâmica antimicrobiana no tratamento de candidíase em paciente com prótese total mucossuportada superior - relato de caso / Candidiasis treatment with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in patient with upper complete denture - case report

As próteses totais mucossuportada têm por objetivo reabilitar o sistema estomatognótico de pacientes desdentados totais, restabelecendo a saúde das estruturas de suporte bucais. Apesar da constante busca pela perfeição na confecção de próteses totais, lesões como a Candidíase podem estar associadas ao seu uso. O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar um caso clínico de estomatite protética tratada por meio da Terapia Fotodinâmica Antimicrobiana (aPDT), associada ao tratamento protético. O presente estudo mostrou que a luz emitida pelo laser associada ao CHIMIOLUX© foi eficiente em reduzir o número de células de C. albicans e regredir as manifestações clínicas da candidíase atrófica crônica. Assim, aPDT pode ser considerada uma alternativa viável ao tratamento coadjuvante para as lesões fúngicas intraorais e alternativa terapêutica para desinfecção de PTM. Apesar da eficiência da aPDT, a necessidade de orientar o paciente quanto … mudança de hábitos de higiene bucal e utilização de próteses adaptadas são de grande importância na manutenção da saúde dos tecidos orais

Complete mucous membrane-supported dentures aim to rehabilitate the stomatognathic system of edentulous patients, restoring oral health. Even with a constant search to improve complete dentures’ manufacturing process some adverse effects such as candidiasis may still occur. The aim of this study was to present a clinical case of denture stomatitis treated by Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT), associated with prosthetic treatment. This study showed that the laser light associated with CHIMIOLUX© is effective in reducing the number of cells of C. albicans and to reverse clinical manifestations of chronic atrophic candidiasis. Thus, the aPDT can be considered a viable alternative to adjuvant treatment for denture stomatitis caused by C. albicans and to reverse clinical manifestations of chronic atrophic candidiasis. The aPDT can also be used for disinfection of complete dentures. Despite the efficiency of the aPDT, counseling the patients about oral hygiene and the use of adapted prostheses has great importance in preserving the health of oral tissues

Eficacia del tratamiento tópico con Vimang® en pacientes con estomatitis subprótesis / Effectiveness of topical treatment with Vimang® in patients with denture stomatitis

Se efectuó un ensayo clínico terapéutico controlado de fase III en 120 pacientes con estomatitis subprótesis, atendidos en la Clínica Estomatológica Provincial Docente Mártires del Moncada de Santiago de Cuba, desde junio de 2010 hasta mayo de 2011, con vistas a evaluar la eficacia del tratamiento tópico con té de Vimang® en dichos pacientes. Se conformaron 2 grupos de 60 integrantes cada uno (de estudio y de control). Los primeros fueron tratados con enjuagatorios fríos de dicho té 4 veces al día y los segundos con el mismo tratamiento más vitaminas. Se utilizaron el porcentaje para variables cualitativas, así como la media aritmética y la desviación estándar para variables cuantitativas. Todos los integrantes del grupo de estudio se curaron y disminuyó el gasto de material, pero el costo-efectividad fue mayor por ser menor el tiempo de curación. El té de Vimang® resultó eficaz para eliminar las manifestaciones clínicas de esa lesión y no hubo reacciones adversas, de manera que se logró la curación de los afectados con ahorro de tiempo y recursos(AU)

A stage III controlled therapeutic clinical trial was performed in 120 patients with denture stomatitis, attended in the Provincial School of Dentistry Martires del Moncada of Santiago de Cuba, from June 2010 to May 2011, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of topical treatment with Vimang® tea in these patients. Two groups (study and control) with 60 members each were divided. The first ones were treated with tea cold mouthwashes 4 times a day and the second ones with the same treatment and vitamins. The percentage for qualitative variables and the arithmetic mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables were used. All members of the study group were cured and material usage decreased but the cost-effectiveness was higher because of lower healing time. The Vimang® tea was effective in eliminating the clinical manifestations of that lesion and there were not adverse reactions, so that it was possible to cure those affected, saving time and resources(AU)

Eficacia del tratamiento tópico con Vimang® en pacientes con estomatitis subprótesis / Effectiveness of topical treatment with Vimang® in patients with denture stomatitis

Se efectuó un ensayo clínico terapéutico controlado de fase III en 120 pacientes con estomatitis subprótesis, atendidos en la Clínica Estomatológica Provincial Docente Mártires del Moncada de Santiago de Cuba, desde junio de 2010 hasta mayo de 2011, con vistas a evaluar la eficacia del tratamiento tópico con té de Vimang® en dichos pacientes. Se conformaron 2 grupos de 60 integrantes cada uno (de estudio y de control). Los primeros fueron tratados con enjuagatorios fríos de dicho té 4 veces al día y los segundos con el mismo tratamiento más vitaminas. Se utilizaron el porcentaje para variables cualitativas, así como la media aritmética y la desviación estándar para variables cuantitativas. Todos los integrantes del grupo de estudio se curaron y disminuyó el gasto de material, pero el costo-efectividad fue mayor por ser menor el tiempo de curación. El té de Vimang® resultó eficaz para eliminar las manifestaciones clínicas de esa lesión y no hubo reacciones adversas, de manera que se logró la curación de los afectados con ahorro de tiempo y recursos(AU)

A stage III controlled therapeutic clinical trial was performed in 120 patients with denture stomatitis, attended in the Provincial School of Dentistry Martires del Moncada of Santiago de Cuba, from June 2010 to May 2011, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of topical treatment with Vimang® tea in these patients. Two groups (study and control) with 60 members each were divided. The first ones were treated with tea cold mouthwashes 4 times a day and the second ones with the same treatment and vitamins. The percentage for qualitative variables and the arithmetic mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables were used. All members of the study group were cured and material usage decreased but the cost-effectiveness was higher because of lower healing time. The Vimang® tea was effective in eliminating the clinical manifestations of that lesion and there were not adverse reactions, so that it was possible to cure those affected, saving time and resources(AU)

Opportunistic microorganisms in individuals with lesions of denture stomatitis.

The aim of this study was to isolate, quantify, identify, and compare opportunistic microorganisms (Candida and Staphylococcus genera and Enterobacteriaceae/Pseudomonadaceae families) from prosthesis-fitting surfaces, the hard palate, and mouth rinses of individuals wearing removable maxillary prosthesis with (50) and without (50) lesions of denture stomatitis (DS). The strains were collected and identified using phenotypic, biochemical and molecular tests. The counts of microorganisms were significantly higher in the group of individuals with DS (P < 0.05). C. albicans was the most frequently isolated yeast species in both groups, following by C. tropicalis and C. glabrata. Six isolates were identified as C. dubliniensis. S. aureus and S. epidermidis were the most frequent Staphylococcus species in both groups. Klebsiella pneumoniae was the predominant species in both groups. The association between Candida spp. and bacteria isolated in this study with DS suggests that these microorganisms may play important roles in the establishment and persistence of this disease.