Abstract | PURPOSE:
Xerostomia can diminish the quality of life, leads to changes in normal chemical composition of saliva and oral microbiata, and increases the risk for opportunistic infections, such as Candida albicans. Various artificial salivas have been considered for patients with xerostomia. However, the knowledge on the antifungal and antiadhesive activity of artificial saliva substitutes is limited. The aim of the present study was to evaluate influence of two artificial salivas on the adhesion of Candida albicans to the polymethylmethacrylate disc specimens. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS: Analysis of data indicated statistically significant difference in adhesion of Candida albicans among all experimental groups (P=.000). Findings indicated that Saliva Orthana had higher adhesion scores than the Biotene Oral Balance gel and distilled water (P<.05). CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Burcin Oncul, Duygu Karakis, Funda Dogruman Al |
Journal | The journal of advanced prosthodontics
(J Adv Prosthodont)
Vol. 7
Issue 2
Pg. 93-7
(Apr 2015)
ISSN: 2005-7806 [Print] Korea (South) |
PMID | 25932306
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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