In Vitro Study on the Adhesion and Colonization of Candida Albicans on Metal and Acrylic Piercings

Nikola, Stamenov; Tomov, Georgi; Denkova, Zapryana; Dobrev, Iliyan

doi:10.1515/amb-2016-0001

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“…Adherence is the first step in colonization [ 3 ] and the adherence of C. albicans cells to a variety of substrates, including buccal cells [ 4 ] and dental acrylic [ 5 ], has been investigated. It seems that different objects in the oral cavity—such as dental appliances, dentures, and oral piercing—could harbor Candida spp., especially when these objects are retentive (acrylic base) and are isolated from the direct rinsing action of salivary flow [ 6 ] or when hygiene is neglected [ 7 ]. Among the local factors, the piercing of the tongue is recognized by some authors as a risk factor for the colonization of Candida albicans [ 8 ].…”

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Candida Carriers among Individuals with Tongue Piercing—A Real-Time PCR Study

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Among the local factors for oral candidiasis, the piercing of the tongue is recognized by some authors as a risk factor for the colonization of Candida albicans. There are few case reports in which Candida spp. colonization and infection are associated with tongue piercing but only one microbiological study supports this hypothesis in general. The aim of this study was to examine this possible association between the presence of both tongue piercing and Candida spp. in healthy individuals. Positive results for tongue colonization with Candida spp. were found in four (12.9%) of the tongue-pierced subjects and in three (9.67%) subjects of the control group (p = 0.550). All samples were identified as Candida albicans. The univariate and logistic regression analyses of possible risk factors for tongue colonization revealed that gender (p = 0.024), smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day (p = 0.021), and improper hygiene (p = 0.028) were statistically significant influencing factors in the multivariate analysis. The results suggest that the piercing of the tongue is not a risk factor for colonization of Candida spp.

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“…In these regions, saliva flow drastically reduces, food can accumulate, and pH rapidly decreases to <5.5. In addition, microbial colonization takes place ( Stamenov et al, 2016 , Pereira-Cenci et al, 2007 ). All these conditions can lead to caries development on the remaining tooth surface.…”

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Dynamics of different ion release from denture-base acrylic resins and their mechanical properties after the addition of bioactive materials

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2021

The Saudi Dental Journal

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Background The denture-base acrylic resins used by partially edentulous patients can cause local demineralization of teeth. Alkali ions released from the bioactive materials that were added to acrylic resins can increase the pH of the oral environment and slow down the demineralization process. Aim of the study This study aimed to create a new denture-base acrylic resin that can release ions. Materials and methods A total of 222 samples with different fillers (calcium hydrogen phosphate, hydroxyapatite, two kinds of bioactive glasses, and a product obtained by reaction between bioactive glass formed from glass ionomer cement and polyacrylic acid) were prepared for the study. All the materials were tested for mechanical properties and their use as phosphate donors for 3 weeks. The measurements were presented as mean ± SD error of the mean. Data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance, with a p -value of <0.05 as statistically significant. Results Acrylic resins obtained after the addition of a small quantity of bioactive materials (2.5–5%) showed similar mechanical properties (such as flexural strength and Izod impact resistance) as non-filled material. However, the hardness of the modified materials was higher compared to pure poly (methyl methacrylate). Samples modified with materials released phosphate ions for a short period. The materials that were identified to be most promising as an ion source were samples containing 5% calcium hydrogen phosphate ( p < 0.01). Conclusions Based on the results, it can be concluded that denture-base acrylic resins resulting after the addition of different bioactive precursors have improved mechanical properties and can release ions to the oral environment for a short period.

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In Vitro Study on the Adhesion and Colonization of Candida Albicans on Metal and Acrylic Piercings

Cited by 2 publications

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Candida Carriers among Individuals with Tongue Piercing—A Real-Time PCR Study

Candida Carriers among Individuals with Tongue Piercing—A Real-Time PCR Study

Dynamics of different ion release from denture-base acrylic resins and their mechanical properties after the addition of bioactive materials

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