Candida spp. was found in the saliva of 80% of the individuals in the test group and 65% of the control, with C. albicans being the most prevalent species. The test group presented with the highest number of colony forming units of Candida per ml of saliva, and there was weak correlation between this number and the metal and resin area of the denture (Pearson's coefficient of correlation). Greater prevalence and a higher number of colony forming units of Candida per ml of saliva occurred in removable partial denture wearers (p = 0.04) with a weak positive correlation between the metal and resin area and the number of colony forming units of Candida per ml of saliva. However, this correlation was more significant for the area of resin.
Dental implants and alternatives for patients requiring restoration of stomatognathic system through the replacement of dental units are an increasingly common practice. Treatment of patients with additional complications to dental implant restorations is a constant challenge, especially the patients described in the literature about the failure involving the use of bisphosphonates based drugs, those being touted as directly responsible for the presence of a pathological condition called bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. A search through two databases was conducted to clarify doubts about the actual influence of factors presented and its true relevance to clinical practice, promoting the knowledge and more consistent strategies in cases requiring rehabilitation intervention. The results show the need for additional research on these topics.
In this study, complete dental prostheses with smile lines that coincided with the cervical margins of the anterior teeth were the most acceptable. Less exposure of the maxillary teeth when smiling corresponded with decreased attractiveness.
Nos últimos anos, grande esforço tem sido feito para conscientizar os profissionais da saúde sobre a importância dos processos de esterilização e antissepsia. Entretanto, pouca atenção tem sido dispensada pelos cirurgiões-dentistas à qualidade da água utilizada na prática odontológica. Neste trabalho, realizou-se um diagnóstico quanto à presença de coliformes fecais, totais e heterotróficas nas torneiras e equipos odontológicos (turbina e seringa tríplice) de 10 consultórios públicos da cidade de Vitória da Conquista (BA), mediante técnica de tubos múltiplos. Das 30 amostras obtidas somente uma foi negativa para bactérias heterotróficas e 29 apresentaram contaminação severa. A presença de coliformes fecais pode indicar falha na higienização desses espaços, comprometendo a saúde de seus usuários. Os resultados apontam a necessidade de cuidados especiais, tais como a descontaminação e a desinfecção periódica dos sistemas de água dos equipos.
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