Impact of apigenin and seashell nano-additives on the antifungal and roughness behavior of a soft denture liner.

Fungal colonization of the soft denture liner is the first step in the development of denture-induced stomatitis. The study aims to assess apigenin and seashell nano-additives for their antifungal efficacy and their impact on the surface roughness of a soft denture liner. The study was accomplished in the Colleges of Dentistry in Duhok, Mosul and Hawler Medical Universities. The  Antifungal efficacy against Candida albicans was performed by the minimum inhibition concentration (MIC), for apigenin the MIC was determined by agar well diffusion and set at (0.25%, 0.5% and 1%) while for seashells, MIC was determined by broth dilution and set at (1.25%, 2.5% and 5%). Fungal adhesion was conducted on seven groups (unmodified soft liner and six groups of the modified liner with the antifungal concentrations (three for each nanoparticle). A total of forty-nine square-shaped specimens (10*10*2mm) of (GC, Super-soft, heat-cured, USA) soft liner were prepared, the adherent fungal cells were enumerated under a light microscope for each specimen in four fields and the results were expressed as fungal cells/mm2. For the surface roughness, forty-nine specimens of (20*10*3 mm) of the soft liner were prepared and the average surface roughness was obtained in µm using a profilometer (Talysurf, Taylor Hobson, UK). Apigenin and seashell-modified soft liner observed a significant decrease in both fungal adhesion and surface roughness compared to the unmodified liner and the reduction was related directly to the concentration of both additives. Apigenin and seashell nano-additives were effective as antifungal agents beside improving the surface roughness of the soft liner.

Surface Characterization, Biocompatibility and Antifungal Efficacy of a Denture-Lining Material Containing Cnidium officinale Extracts.

Herein, we investigated the surface characterization and biocompatibility of a denture-lining material containing Cnidium officinale extracts and its antifungal efficacy against Candida albicans. To achieve this, a denture-lining material containing various concentrations of C. officinale extract and a control group without C. officinale extract were prepared. The surface characterization and biocompatibility of the samples were investigated. In addition, the antifungal efficacy of the samples on C. albicans was investigated using spectrophotometric growth and a LIVE/DEAD assay. The results revealed that there was no significant difference between the biocompatibility of the experimental and control groups (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant difference between the antifungal efficiency of the denture material on C. albicans and that of the control group (p < 0.05), which was confirmed by the LIVE/DEAD assay. These results indicate the promising potential of the C. officinale extract-containing denture-lining material as an antifungal dental material.

Denture Liners: A Systematic Review Relative to Adhesion and Mechanical Properties.

PURPOSE: The objective of this systematic review is to compare results concerning the properties of adhesion, roughness, and hardness of dental liners obtained in the last ten years. METHODS: Searches on the databases LILACS, PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were supplemented with manual searches conducted between February and April of 2018. The inclusion criteria included experimental in vitro and in vivo, clinical, and laboratory studies on resilient and/or hard liners, assessment of hardness, roughness, and/or adhesion to the denture base, and physical/mechanical changes resulting from the disinfection process and changes in liners' composition or application. RESULTS: A total of 406 articles were identified and, from those, 44 are discussed. Twenty-four studies examined the bond strength, 13 surface roughness, and 19 the hardness. Of these 44 studies, 12 evaluated more than one property. Different substances were used in the attempt to improve adhesion. Considering roughness and hardness, the benefits of sealants have been tested, and the changes resulting from antimicrobial agents' incorporation have been assessed. CONCLUSION: Adhesion to the prosthesis base is improved with surface treatments. Rough surfaces and changes in hardness compromise the material's serviceability.

Antimicrobial efficacy and mechanical properties of BAC-modified hard and soft denture liners.

This study investigated the antimicrobial efficacy and mechanical strength of hard and soft denture liners modified with benzalkonium chloride (BAC). The specimens (1 mm thickness, 8 mm diameter) were prepared by mixing 0.5, 1, 2 and 5 wt% BAC with soft (Sofreliner Medium, Tokuyama) and hard (Rebase II, Tokuyama) denture liners (n = 5/group). BAC was not added to the controls. Candida albicans ATCC 28366 (A 550 = 0.5) and Streptococcus mutans Ingbritt suspensions (A 550 = 0.35) were pipetted onto the specimens, and incubated for 4 h. The viable cells were collected, and determined by plate-culturing (CFU). The tests were repeated after the specimens were soaked in distilled water for 7 days. The mechanical strengths were evaluated by tear and 4-point flexural strength tests for soft and hard liners, respectively. The data were analyzed with ANOVA and Tukey's HSD tests at p = 0.05. C. albicans viability was lost in all groups of BAC-modified soft liners (p < 0.001), and S. mutans viability was reduced (p < 0.01), except of soaked BAC 0.5 wt% group (p > 0.05). For the hard liner, BAC 5 wt% killed the C. albicans and S. mutans cells both before and after soaked in water (p < 0.001). BAC 2 wt% showed comparable tear strength with the soft liner control (p > 0.05). BAC did not reduce the flexural strength of the hard liner (p > 0.05), except of BAC 5 wt% group (p < 0.01). BAC can be a promising agent reducing the C. albicans and S. mutans viability on the soft and hard denture liner surfaces.

Effect of incorporating seed oils on the antifungal property, surface roughness, wettability, weight change, and glucose sorption of a soft liner.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The colonization of Candida albicans on soft liners causes the deterioration of material surface properties and denture stomatitis. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate the effect of incorporating seed oil on the antifungal properties, surface roughness, wettability, weight changes, and glucose adsorption/absorption of a soft liner. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Centratherum anthelminticum, Ocimum sanctum Linn, and Linum usitatissimum seed oils were incorporated into a soft liner, and the diameter of the inhibition zone (DIZ) was calculated relative to the growth of C albicans at 24, 48, and 72 hours and 7 days. The effect of incorporating oil on wettability was evaluated with the contact angle analyzer, and effect on surface roughness was evaluated with scanning electron microscopy. Weight changes and absorption/adsorption of glucose to the soft liner were estimated. Data were analyzed by using paired Student t tests and 2-way ANOVA (α=.01). RESULTS: Soft liner with 800 µL each of C anthelminticum and O sanctum oils showed complete inhibition at 72 hours; the DIZ on day 7 were 31.66 ±1.20 mm and 29.66 ±1.46 mm, respectively. The change in weight between time intervals differed significantly between conditions (P<.01). The addition of oils decreased the surface roughness and improved wettability significantly for O sanctum and C anthelminticum specimens (P<.01). At 72 hours, 5.5 mg of glucose was detected in the positive control, whereas no glucose was detected in the oil specimens. CONCLUSIONS: The addition of the seed oils of C anthelminticum and O sanctum to the soft liner significantly reduced the growth of C albicans, improved wettability, reduced surface roughness, and minimized the absorption and adsorption of glucose.

Biofilm formation and Candida albicans morphology on the surface of denture base materials.

Fungal biofilms may contribute to the occurrence of denture stomatitis. The objective of the study was to investigate the biofilm formation and morphology of Candida albicans in biofilms on the surface of denture base materials. Specimens were prepared from different denture base materials. After determination of surface properties and salivary pellicle formation, mono- and multispecies biofilm formation including Candida albicans ATCC 10231 was initiated. Relative amounts of adherent cells were determined after 20, 44, 68 and 188 h; C. albicans morphology was analysed employing selective fluorescence microscopic analysis. Significant differences were identified in the relative amount of cells adherent to the denture base materials. Highest blastospore/hyphae index suggesting an increased percentage of hyphae was observed in mono- and multispecies biofilms on the soft denture liner, which did not necessarily respond to the highest relative amount of adherent cells. For both biofilm models, lowest relative amount of adherent cells was identified on the methacrylate-based denture base material, which did not necessarily relate to a significantly lower blastospore/hyphae index. The results indicate that there are significant differences in both biofilm formation as well as the morphology of C. albicans cells in biofilms on the surface of different denture base materials.

In situ evaluation of the microbial adhesion on a hard acrylic resin and a soft liner used in removable prostheses.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate, in situ, the initial adhesion of microorganisms to as well as the surface roughness and chemical composition of ProBase Hot (Ivoclar Vivadent), a hard acrylic resin, and Vertex Soft (Vertex-Dental), an acrylic-based soft liner, used in removable dental prostheses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Equal sized disks of ProBase Hot and Vertex Soft were prepared and polished according to the recommended procedures for clinical use. Two disks of each material were mounted in individual oral splints and exposed for 4 hours to the oral cavities of 15 participants. The microbial adhesion to each material's surface was measured with the pour plate technique using rich and selective growth media. Statistical analysis was performed using the Student t test. Scanning electron microscopy and chemical composition analyses obtained through electron probe radiographic microanalysis of sample disks also were performed. RESULTS: In comparison to ProBase Hot, Vertex Soft presented higher microbial adhesion, namely regarding total aerobes, anaerobes, streptococci, and mutans streptococci (P < .05). Also, Vertex Soft presented higher surface roughness. Differences in the chemical composition of the two materials also were found. CONCLUSIONS: The Vertex Soft liner has been found to be more susceptible to microbial adhesion than the acrylic resin ProBase Hot, probably due to its greater surface roughness. The application of Vertex Soft liner to a hard denture base may lead to a higher risk of oral and systemic infections for patients, highlighting a greater need for plaque control, especially for more susceptible individuals.

Effect of antimicrobial agents incorporated into resilient denture relines on the Candida albicans biofilm.

OBJECTIVE: The antimicrobial action of five drugs incorporated in temporary denture relines on the fungal biofilm was evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A Candida albicans biofilm (SC5314) was formed on specimens (10 × 1 mm) of materials (Trusoft and Softone) modified or not (control) by the drugs (nystatin, miconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and chlorhexidine diacetate). Cell viability was determined spectrophotometrically by the tetrazolium salt reduction assay (XTT) after 24 h, 48 h, and 7 and 14 days of incubation. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were those which inhibited 90% or more of fungal growth. Fungal susceptibility was confirmed by confocal laser scanning microscopy analysis. RESULTS: The MICs of drugs incorporated in the materials were 0.032, 0.256, 0.128, 0.256, and 0.064 g ml(-1) for nystatin, miconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole, and chlorhexidine, respectively. Images from nystatin, chlorhexidine, and ketoconazole demonstrated no viable cells. CONCLUSIONS: The antimicrobials incorporated in the resilient materials inhibited fungal growth during 14 days, with lower MICs for nystatin and chlorhexidine.

Influence of surface free energy of denture base and liner materials on Candida albicans biofilms.

AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of surface free energy (SFE) of denture base and liner materials on Candida albicans biofilm development. METHODS: Discs were fabricated using poly(methyl methacrylate) acrylic resin and poly(ethyl methacrylate) denture liner, according to the manufacturers' instructions. For SFE test, discs were pellicle-coated with saliva alone, saliva + blood plasma, or blood plasma alone. Candida albicans biofilms were allowed to form on pellicle-coated discs for 48 h. Biofilms were evaluated for cell counts, metabolic activity, and structural characteristics at adhesion phase (after 1.5 h of development) and at biofilm maturity (after 48 h of development). Data were analyzed by anova and Tukey tests using a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: Saliva + blood plasma pellicles had a higher SFE compared to pellicles of saliva or blood plasma alone (P < 0.001). Differences in SFE by pellicle-coating did not affect the cell counts, metabolic activity, or structure at the adhesion phase (P > 0.05). In contrast, the presence of blood plasma resulted in higher cell counts, biovolume, and thickness of mature biofilms on both materials (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Increases in SFE from pellicle-coating leads to robust mature C. albicans biofilms on both denture materials.

Candida albicans biofilms and MMA surface treatment influence the adhesion of soft denture liners to PMMA resin.

The effect of Candida albicans biofilms and methyl methacrylate (MMA) pretreatment on the bond strength between soft denture liners and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin was analyzed. Specimens were prepared and randomly divided with respect to PMMA pretreatment, soft liner type (silicone-based or PMMA-based), and presence or absence of a C. albicans biofilm. Samples were composed of a soft denture liner bonded between two PMMA bars. Specimens (n = 10) were incubated to produce a C. albicans biofilm or stored in sterile PBS for 12 days. The tensile bond strength test was performed and failure type was determined using a stereomicroscope. Surface roughness (SR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis were performed on denture liners (n = 8). Highest bond strength was observed in samples containing a silicone-based soft liner and stored in PBS, regardless of pretreatment (p < 0.01). Silicone-based specimens mostly underwent adhesive failures, while samples containing PMMA-based liners predominantly underwent cohesive failures. The silicone-based specimens SR decreased after 12 days of biofilm accumulation or PBS storage, while the SR of PMMA-based soft liners increased (p < 0.01). The PMMA-based soft liners surfaces presented sharp valleys and depressions, while silicone-based specimens surfaces exhibited more gentle features. In vitro exposure to C. albicans biofilms reduced the adhesion of denture liners to PMMA resin, and MMA pretreatment is recommended during relining procedures.

Candida albicans biofilms and MMA surface treatment influence the adhesion of soft denture liners to PMMA resin

The effect of Candida albicans biofilms and methyl methacrylate (MMA) pretreatment on the bond strength between soft denture liners and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin was analyzed. Specimens were prepared and randomly divided with respect to PMMA pretreatment, soft liner type (silicone-based or PMMA-based), and presence or absence of a C. albicans biofilm. Samples were composed of a soft denture liner bonded between two PMMA bars. Specimens (n = 10) were incubated to produce a C. albicans biofilm or stored in sterile PBS for 12 days. The tensile bond strength test was performed and failure type was determined using a stereomicroscope. Surface roughness (SR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis were performed on denture liners (n = 8). Highest bond strength was observed in samples containing a silicone-based soft liner and stored in PBS, regardless of pretreatment (p < 0.01). Silicone-based specimens mostly underwent adhesive failures, while samples containing PMMA-based liners predominantly underwent cohesive failures. The silicone-based specimens SR decreased after 12 days of biofilm accumulation or PBS storage, while the SR of PMMA-based soft liners increased (p < 0.01). The PMMA-based soft liners surfaces presented sharp valleys and depressions, while silicone-based specimens surfaces exhibited more gentle features. In vitro exposure to C. albicans biofilms reduced the adhesion of denture liners to PMMA resin, and MMA pretreatment is recommended during relining procedures.

Prevention and treatment of Candida colonization on denture liners: a systematic review.

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Denture liners are well known for their poor physical properties that favor the accumulation of plaque and colonization by Candida species, which can irritate the oral tissues and lead to denture stomatitis. PURPOSE: A systematic review was conducted to determine the feasibility of a prevention protocol for Candida colonization in denture liners and an effective treatment after the fungi has colonized the material. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Clinical and in vitro investigations that assessed the treatment and/or prevention of Candida colonization and biofilm formation in denture liners were selected according to the PRISMA statement. Seven electronic databases were searched from 1950 to April 2012 with the keywords "denture liner" OR "reline*" OR "tissue conditioner" AND "Candida" OR "denture stomatitis" OR "oral candidiasis" OR "antifungal agents" OR "denture clean*". RESULTS: The incorporation of nystatin (in general, 500 000 units) into tissue conditioners to prevent the onset of the disease and immersion in sodium hypochlorite for disinfection were the methods most often described in this systematic review, and both methods were able to prevent or inhibit Candida colonization, depending on their concentrations. The 0.5% sodium hypochlorite concentration can disinfect tissue conditioners and denture liners. Microwave irradiation has also been described an alternative method of disinfection. Because of a lack of standardized results (especially with regard to the method used to perform microbial counts), a meta-analysis could not be performed. CONCLUSIONS: The literature suggests that the use of 0.5% sodium hypochlorite can help disinfect denture liners and tissue conditioners. The incorporation of nystatin in those materials is also able to treat or prevent oral candidiasis. However, as most of the studies were in vitro, there is insufficient reliable evidence to truly provide recommendations regarding the ideal cleaning method or whether the addition of antifungal agents is worthwhile. Well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to provide answers to these questions.

Biofilm formation on denture liners in a randomised controlled in situ trial.

OBJECTIVES: This randomised clinical trial assessed how biofilm development and composition is affected by time and denture material type in denture wearers with and without denture stomatitis. METHODS: Specimens of acrylic resin (control) and denture liners (silicone-based or acrylic resin based, depending on the experimental phase) were inserted into the surface intaglio of 30 denture wearers. Biofilm was formed in two phases of 21 days, and counts of viable micro-organisms in the accumulating biofilm were determined after 7, 14 and 21 days of biofilm formation. Data were analysed by three-way ANOVA followed by Tukey test to assess differences among health condition (healthy or with denture stomatitis), materials and time point. RESULTS: Non-albicans Candida species counts were higher in diseased patients with silicone-based denture liners (p=0.01). Denture stomatitis patients showed higher mutans streptococci counts after 7 days (p=0.0041). CONCLUSIONS: Longer biofilm formation time periods did not result in differences on biofilm composition. The denture liners evaluated in this study accumulate greater amount of biofilm, and therefore their use should be carefully planned. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The silicone-based denture liner tested should be used cautiously in patients with denture stomatitis as it showed increased non-albicans species counts, known to be difficult to treat.

Influence of surface characteristics on the adhesion of Candida albicans to various denture lining materials.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the influence of surface characteristics of various denture lining materials on the adherence of Candida albicans. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four different types of materials (tissue conditioners, acrylic and silicone soft liners and hard reline materials) were selected. Disk-shaped material specimens were prepared and their surface roughness values (R(a) ) measured using a profilometer. The contact angles of four reference liquids were measured on the material surfaces and surface energy parameters (total surface energy, acid and base components, degree of hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity) of the materials were calculated in accordance with acid-base theory. Specimens were incubated with C. albicans and adhering fungi quantified using the colony counting method. Data were statistically analyzed using a one-way ANOVA with Games-Howell post-hoc test (α = 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis was applied to detect correlations between surface characteristics and Candida adhesion. RESULTS: Significant differences in the surface roughness of the materials were found (p < 0.001). The acrylic soft liners were more hydrophilic than the other materials. Overall, the acrylic soft liners and tissue conditioners showed significantly greater Candida adhesion than silicone soft liners and hard reline materials (p < 0.05). The Pearson correlation analysis indicated that the base component and degree of hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity of the materials (p = 0.005/0.008), rather than the total surface energy and the surface roughness (p = 0.093/0.057), affected C. albicans adherence in a statistically significant way. CONCLUSIONS: The adhesion of C. albicans to denture lining materials can be accounted for in terms of interfacial acid-base interactions.

Candida colonisation and the efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate on soft silicone-lined dentures of diabetic and non-diabetic patients.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate Candida colonisation in the dentures with silicone soft liner in diabetic and non-diabetic patients and to assess the antifungal efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate on Candida colonies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with resorbed ridges, fifteen each in the diabetic and non-diabetic group, were selected. The mandibular denture of each patient was lined with heat-polymerised silicone resilient liner. Patients were instructed to clean the dentures with soap water and brush. Samples from the fitting surface of mandibular dentures were collected at 15, 21 and 30 days. Subsequently, samples were collected at 15, 21 and 30 days, after cleaning the dentures with a detergent solution of 4% chlorhexidine gluconate, and incubated for the evaluation of Candida growth. These data were subjected to statistical analysis by Mann-Whitney U-test. RESULTS: Normal oral flora in diabetics and non-diabetics showed no difference (p > 0.05). The density of colonies increased after 21 and 30 days in diabetic patients (p < 0.05). Number of Candida colonies significantly reduced in both the groups after 21 and 30 days of cleaning the dentures with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Dentures with silicone resilient liner exhibit increased Candida growth in diabetic patients. Four per cent chlorhexidine gluconate solution effectively disinfects these dentures.

Viabilidade do uso de dispositivo acrílico intra-oral reembasado por material resiliente temporário modificado por antimicrobianos: estudo preliminar em ratos / Viability of using an intraoral acrylic device relined by resilient material temporarily modified with antimicrobial agents: a preliminary study in rats

O objetivo deste estudo preliminar foi obter padrões metodológicos para viabilizar a utilização de um dispositivo acrílico intra-oral adaptável à mucosa palatina de ratos e passível de reembasamento com material resiliente temporário (Trusoft) modificado com antimicrobianos em suas mínimas concentrações inibitórias (MCIs) para biofilme de Candida albicans. Para delinear essa adequação, foram determinados parâmetros em relação à dieta e alojamento dos animais enquanto usuários desses dispositivos. A amostra total dos ratos (n=115) foi dividida em seis grupos: Controle Negativo (CN): sem dispositivo acrílico intra-oral; Controle Geral (CG): dispositivo acrílico sem reembasamento; Controle Positivo (CP): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft sem fármaco; Diacetato de Clorexidina (CLO): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft contendo clorexidina (0,064 g/mL); Cetoconazol (CET): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft contendo cetoconazol (0,128 g/mL) e Nistatina (NIS): dispositivo reembasado com Trusoft contendo nistatina (0,032 g/mL). Os animais foram eutanasiados após 7 ou 14 dias da instalação dos dispositivos intraorais. As adaptações para a obtenção dos dispositivos incluíram a técnica de moldagem, método de reembasamento e formas de retenção à mucosa palatina dos animais. Para proporcionar a análise histopatológica descritiva padronizada, foram estabelecidos critérios em relação à obtenção das amostras histológicas, à seleção da região de interesse (RI) da análise e aos determinantes utilizados na descrição. Foi observado que a dieta pastosa e o alojamento em gaiolas com piso aramado sobre base de maravalha e papel craft possibilitaram melhores condições de sobrevivência aos animais. Os dispositivos intra-orais confeccionados individualmente e retidos via amarrilhos com fios ortodônticos nos incisivos e molares se mantiveram satisfatoriamente em posição durante todo o experimento para a maioria dos animais (72,6%), sobretudo no período inicial de 7 dias...

The purpose of this study was to produce preliminary methodological standards to allow the use of an intraoral acrylic device adjusted to the palatal mucosa of rats and capable of relining with temporary resilient material (Trusoft) modified with antimicrobial agents in the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) for Candida albicans biofilm. To design this adjustment, parameters were determined in relation to the diet and housing of animals as users of these devices. The total sample (n=115) was divided into six groups: Negative control (NC): without an acrylic intraoral device; Overall Control (OC): device without relining; Positive Control (PC): device relined with Trusoft without the addition of drugs; Chlorhexidine diacetate (CHL): device relined with Trusoft containing chlorhexidine diacetate (0.064 g/mL); Ketoconazole (KET): device relined with Trusoft containing ketoconazole (0.128g/mL); and Nystatin (NYT): acrylic device relined with Trusoft containing nystatin (0.032 g/mL). The animals were sacrificed after 7 or 14 days from the installation ofthe intra-oral devices. The adaptations for obtaining the devices included the impression technique, the reline method and the means of retaining in the palatal mucosa of animals. To obtain the standard descriptive histopathological analysis, criteria had been established in relation to obtaining the histological samples,selecting the region of interest (RI) of analysis and the criteria utilized in the description. It was observed that a paste diet and housing in cages with a wired fence floor with an additional base of wood shavings and craft paper enabled the best possible survival conditions for the animals. The individually made intra-oral devices retained with stainless steel wires at the incisors and molars remained satisfactorily in position throughout the experiment for most animals (72.6%), mainly in the initial period of 7 days. The procedure for the relining of the devices ...

Efeito da incorporação de agentes antimicrobianos sobre propriedades físicas de materiais resilientes temporários para base de prótese / Effect of the incorporation of antimicrobial agents on the physical properties of temporary resilient materials for denture base relining

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o efeito da adição de mínimas concentrações inibitórias (MCIs) de agentes antimicrobianos para biofilme de Candida albicans na sorção de água e solubilidade de materiais resilientes temporários (Softone e Trusoft) para reembasamento de próteses removíveis. Os grupos de estudo (n=10) foram formados por corpos de prova circulares (50 mm x 0,5 mm) dos materiais sem (controle) ou com a incorporação das MCIs de três fármacos utilizados para tratamento de estomatite protética: nistatina (Ni)-0,032g/mL; diacetato de clorexidina (Cl)- 0,064g/mL; cetoconazol (Ce)- 0,128g/mL. Para determinar a sorção de água e solubilidade, as amostras foram dessecadas, imersas em água por 24 h, 7 ou 14 dias, pesadas, dessecadas e pesadas novamente. Os dados obtidos (μg/mm3) foram analisados por ANOVA 3 fatores e teste de Tukey (α=0,05). Comparado aos respectivos controles, a sorção de água dos dois materiais avaliados aumentou com a adição de nistatina e clorexidina após 24 h e 7 dias de imersão em água (P<0,0001). Após 14 dias de avaliação, exceto pela clorexidina (P<0,0001) no Softone (483,00 ± 61,00 μg/mm3), a sorção dos materiais não foi afetada (P>0,05) pela adição dos fármacos (Softone: Ni- 310,72 ± 55,00 μg/mm3; Ce- 202,13 ± 52,28 μg/mm3/ Trusoft: Ni- 320,26 ± 22,89 μg/mm3; Ce: 300,45 ± 69,49 μg/mm3; Cl: 331,01 ± 48,18 μg/mm3) em comparação aos respectivos controles (Softone: 244,00 ± 42,00 μg/mm3; Trusoft: 274,85 ± 83,12 μg/mm3). Para todos os grupos, o tempo de imersão aumentou (P<0,0001) a solubilidade do Softone (24h: 18,82 ± 9,80 μg/mm3; 7d: 32,16 ± 4,48 μg/mm3; 14d: 58,81 ± 8,79 μg/mm3), mas não do Trusoft (24h: 12,46 ± 4,51 μg/mm3; 7d: 14,34 ± 5,20 μg/mm3; 14d: 15,48 ± 5,68 μg/mm3) (P>0,05). Em relação aos controles e para todos os períodos, a solubilidade dos dois materiais foi alterada com clorexidina e cetoconazol (P<0,0001), mas não sofreu influência da nistatina (P>0,05). Foi possível concluir após 14 dias de imersão em...

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the addition of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of antimicrobial agents for C. albicans biofilm on the water sorption and solubility of temporary resilient materials (Softone e Trusoft) for denture base relining. Test groups (n=10) were formed by disc specimens (50 mm x 0.5 mm) of the materials without (control) or with incorporation of the MICs of three drugs for denture stomatitis' treatment: nystatin (Nt)- 0.032g/mL; chlorhexidine diacetate (Cl)- 0.064g/mL; ketoconazole (Kt)- 0.128g/mL. To determine the water sorption and solubility, samples were dried, immersed in water for 24 h, 7 or 14 days, weighed, dried and weighed again. Data (μg/mm3) were analyzed by 3-way ANOVA and Tukeys test (α=.05). Compared to the respective controls, the water sorption of the two materials evaluated increased with the addition of nystatin and ketoconazole after 24 h and 7 days of water immersion (P<.0001). After 14 days of evaluation, except by chlorhexidine (P<.0001) in Softone (483.00 ± 61.00 μg/mm3), the sorption of the materials was not affected (P>.05) by the addition of the drugs (Softone: Nt- 310.72 ± 55.00 μg/mm3; Kt- 202.13 ± 52.28 μg/mm3 / Trusoft: Nt- 320.26 ± 22.89 μg/mm3; Kt: 300.45 ± 69.49 μg/mm3; Cl: 300.45 ± 69.49 μg/mm3) compared to the respective controls (Softone: 244.00 ± 42.00 μg/mm3; Trusoft: 274.85 ± 83.12 μg/mm3). For all groups, the immersion time increased (P<.0001) the solubility of Softone (24h: 18.82 ± 9.80 μg/mm3; 7d: 32.16 ± 4.48 μg/mm3; 14d: 58.81 ± 8.79 μg/mm3), but not of Trusoft (24h: 12.46 ± 4.51 μg/mm3; 7d: 14.34 ± 5.20 μg/mm3; 14d: 15.48 ± 5.68 μg/mm3) (P>.05). In comparison to the controls, and for all periods the solubility of the both materials was affected with chlorhexidine and ketoconazole (P<.0001), but not was influenced by nystatin (P>.05). It can be concluded that after 14 days of water immersion the addition of MICs of nystatin and ketoconazole in the...

Effects of undecylenic acid released from denture liner on Candida biofilms.

Denture liners (DL) are easily colonized by Candida spp. In an attempt to prevent biofilm colonization, manufacturers have incorporated undecylenic acid (UDA) into DL. In this in vitro study, the effects of UDA released from DL on Candida biofilms were investigated. The concentrations of UDA released from commercial DL were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungistatic concentration (MFC) tests were performed for C. albicans or C. glabrata, with UDA for comparison with the concentrations released from DL. Specimens of DL with (experimental group) and without UDA (control group) were fabricated, and Candida biofilms were developed on DL surfaces. Biofilms were evaluated by cell counts, metabolic activity, structure, and secretion of proteinase or phospholipase. The concentrations of UDA released were within the MIC and MFC ranges. In the presence of UDA, C. albicans biofilms were thinner and had lower numbers of viable and active cells, although no significant enzymatic changes were observed relative to the control group (p > 0.05). In contrast, C. glabrata biofilms exhibited higher cell counts and greater metabolic activity and also increased proteinase activity in the presence of UDA relative to the control group (p < 0.05). Overall, UDA did not prevent Candida biofilm formation.