scholarly journals Kinetics of antifungal activity of home-generated ozonated Water on Candida albicans

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirtaher Mirmortazavi ◽  
Hamidreza Rajati Haghi ◽  
Abdolmajid Fata ◽  
Hossein Zarrinfar ◽  
Hossein Bagheri ◽  
...  

Background and Purpose: Candida-associated denture stomatitis is one of the most common forms of oral candidiasis among denture wearers. Regarding this, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the antifungal effects of home-generated ozonated water on the adhesion of the C. albicans attached to the surface of the denture base acrylic resins. Materials and Methods: For the purpose of the study, different concentrations of C. albicans were added to the tubes containing acrylic resin blocks, and then incubated for 2 h at 35°C. The samples were assigned into three groups, each of which contained 42 samples, including normal saline (NS) solution as the negative control, nystatin (N) solution as the positive control, and ozonated water as the test group. The samples were washed and placed in an ultrasonic bath. Subsequently, the saline solution was cultured on Sabouraud dextrose agar. The concentrations of Candida were evaluated during the contact times. Results: The test group (i.e., ozonated water) with 114 colony-forming units (CFU) showed a significant reduction of Candida colonies, compared to the NS group with 2,172 CFU. The 120- and 1-minute incubation with ozonated water showed the highest and lowest effects on the viability of Candida adhered to the acrylic resin, respectively. Conclusion: Based on the findings, home-generated ozonated water can be applied to remove the Candida attached to the surface of the denture plates. Keywords: Antifungal, Candida, Denture, Ozonated water, Stomatitis

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Avi Meirowitz ◽  
Arkadi Rahmanov ◽  
Eti Shlomo ◽  
Helena Zelikman ◽  
Eran Dolev ◽  
...  

Denture stomatitis is a common manifestation of oral candidiasis affecting some 65% of denture wearers. This condition is initiated by the adherence of Candida albicans to denture base acrylic resin. The present study aimed to test the in vitro effect of traditional and novel fabrication methods on Candida albicans adhesion to denture base samples. Denture based acrylic discs were fabricated using: (i) computerized milling, (ii) 3D printing, (iii) heat curing, and (iv) cold curing. Discs were tested for surface roughness (Ra), hydrophobicity (contact angle), mucin adsorption (Bradford assay), and Candida albicans adhesion. 3D printing significantly increased microbial cell adhesion as compared with heat curing, and computerized milling significantly decreased it. These results were associated with mucin adsorption levels rather than surface roughness. Results suggest that 3D printing may increase the risk for developing denture stomatitis, whereas computerized milling may decrease it as compared with traditional heat curing denture base fabrication.


2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Guilherme Rodrigues Teodoro ◽  
Gabriela De Morais Gouvêa Lima ◽  
Marina Bacelar Silva ◽  
Patricia Carla Lopes ◽  
Cybelle Mori Hiraoka ◽  
...  

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Denture stomatitis (DS) is a multifactorial condition that commonly affects denture users and is mainly caused by <em>Candida albicans</em>. Due to the toxic effects of antifungal therapy, new therapies for DS are claimed. <strong>Objective:</strong> The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of aqueous extract of <em>Buchenavia tomentosa</em> and sodium bicarbonate against <em>C. albicans</em> in a model of DS in rats. <strong>Material and Methods:</strong> An acrylic resin device simulating a denture base was fixed covering the palate of forty-eight male rats followed by candidiasis induction. Rats were divided into 4 groups (n=12): Control, sodium bicarbonate, <em>B. tomentosa</em> and nystatin (positive control). Each group was subdivided according to the period of treatment; 24 hours (n=6) and 48 hours (n=6). Animals were sacrificed and had their devices removed for <em>C. albicans </em>counts and SEM analysis. The palate mucosa was removed and processed for histopathologic analysis. <strong>Results: </strong>After 24 hours of treatment, both <em>B. tomentosa</em> and nystatin groups reduced significantly <em>C. albicans </em>counts when compared to control (nystatin x control, p&lt;0.01; <em>B. tomentosa</em> x control, p=0.03). The results were confirmed by the histologic analysis. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Both the aqueous extract of <em>B. tomentosa</em> and sodium bicarbonate was able to significantly decrease <em>C. albicans</em> counts in an experimental model of DS.</p>


2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Giardino ◽  
Zahed Mohammadi ◽  
Riccardo Beltrami ◽  
Claudio Poggio ◽  
Carlos Estrela ◽  
...  

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the antimicrobial activity of 5.25% NaOCl, Hypoclean and Chlor-Xtra at 20 °C and 45 °C in bovine root dentin. One-hundred-and-seventy dentin tubes prepared from bovine maxillary incisors were infected for 21 days with Enterococcus faecalis. The specimens were divided into the following groups: 1. 5.25% NaOCl 20 °C; 2. Hypoclean 20 °C; 3. Chlor-Xtra 20 °C; 4. 5.25% % NaOCl 45 °C; 5. Hypoclean 45 °C; 6. Chlor-Xtra 45 °C; 7. positive control; 8. negative control. Dentin chips were collected with round burs into Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) broth. After culturing, the number of colony-forming units (CFU) was counted. Statistical analyses were performed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, median), Shapiro-Wilk test, ANOVA and Tukey test. Significance level was set at p<0.05. In all experimental groups, CFU was minimum after treatment (day 0) and the obtained results were significantly different from each other at any period (p<0.05). After treatment, the Hypoclean and Chlor-Xtra showed the lowest numbers of CFU at 20 °C and 45 °C, whereas 5.25% NaOCl showed the highest number of CFU at both temperatures. In each group, the number of CFUs increased significantly with time (p<0.05). The antibacterial activity of Hypoclean and Chlor-Xtra at 45 °C were significantly greater than other tested solutions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  

research on the isolation of terpenoid class of compounds from the seeds of papaya (Carica papaya L.) and test its activity against Staphylococcus aureus in vivo in male rabbits. This research aims to prove that the terpenoid compounds isolated from the seeds of papaya (Carica papaya L.) can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vivo. Separation of terpenoid compounds by column chromatography ((eluent n-hexane: ethyl acetate: ethanol)) resulted in 25 eluates, and then merged based on the results of identification by TLC ((nhexane: ethyl acetate (8: 2)) and the color test reagent Lieburmann -Burchard produce 5 fraction groups. fraction D showed positive terpenoids with Rf 0.75 and the color purple with Lieburmann-Burchard reagent. study using 15 rabbits were divided into 5 groups: P1 (negative control), P2 (positive control) , P3 (5% of the test group), P4 (10% of the test group), P5 (test group 15%). each group was given the intracutaneous Staphylococcus aureus as 0,2ml on the backs of rabbits. Having symptoms of infection each group was given the test substance 3 times a day topically, the observed parameter is the diameter of the wound, and histopathological observations performed on days 3,6 and 9 Analysis of the results of research conducted using ANSIRA showed highly significant differences between groups (p <0.05). Then proceed with the analysis of the results of the analysis HSD test showed highly significant differences in the test group 5% to 10% of the test group and the test group 15%. Isolates terpenoid class of compounds from the seeds of papaya (Carica Papaya L.) with a concentration of 10% and 15% can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. Keywords: Antibacterial, Staphylococcus aureus, male rabbits


Polymers ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 230
Author(s):  
Salwa Omar Bajunaid ◽  
Bashayer H. Baras ◽  
Michael D. Weir ◽  
Hockin H. K. Xu

Denture stomatitis is a multifactorial pathological condition of the oral mucosa that affects up to 72% of denture wearers. It is commonly seen on the palatal mucosa and characterized by erythema on the oral mucosa that are in contact with the denture surface. The aim of this study was to incorporate 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM) into a high impact polymethylmethacrylate heat-cured denture base acrylic resin as a potential treatment for denture stomatitis. We used a comparative study design to examine the effect of incorporating MPC as a protein repellent agent and DMAHDM as an antifungal agent to prevent the adherence of Candida albicans to the denture base material. The dual incorporation of MPC and DMAHDM reduced C. albicans biofilm colony-forming unit by two orders of magnitude when compared to the control group devoid of the bioactive agents. Although the addition of MPC and DMAHDM alone or in combination significantly reduced the flexural strength of the material, they showed reduced roughness values when compared to control groups. This new denture acrylic resin provides the benefit of enhancing C. albicans biofilm elimination through dual mechanisms of action, which could potentially reduce the prevalence of denture stomatitis.


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 225
Author(s):  
Sulaeman A ◽  
Patonah Patonah ◽  
Patonah Patonah ◽  
Negara Gg ◽  
Negara Gg

  Objective: The effect of Zingiber ottensii Val. rhizome and Sauropus androgynus L. Merr leaves extract combination was investigated using histologic profile of adipose tissues in obese male rats induced by high-fat and carbohydrate diets.Methods: This was a preventive study, conducted for 42 days by simultaneous administration of diets and extracts administration. The subjects were divided into 8 groups. All groups except negative control group were fed with high-fat and carbohydrate diets. Orlistat, metformin, and curcumin were used as contrast.Result: The phytochemical screening of Z. ottensii Val. rhizome extract showed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, and triterpenoids, meanwhile S. androgynus L. Merr leaves extract presented flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids, and triterpenoids. The results showed tissues histological differences in all test group compared with positive control. The most effective combination dose for bangle and katuk leaves extract in protecting adipose tissue was 100 mg/Kg:100 mg/Kg body weight.Conclusion: The combination of black bangle and katuk leaves extract showed a protective role, demonstrated by adipose tissues histologic profile.


2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (6_suppl) ◽  
pp. 534-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Brooks ◽  
Supriya Nagaraju ◽  
Justin T. Matulay ◽  
Xiang-Yang Han ◽  
Ashish M. Kamat

534 Background: To address the current worldwide shortage of BCG, the AUA and SUO recommend reducing the dose to 1/3rd vial and enabling 3 patients to be treated in one setting. The manufacturer states that BCG must be used immediately after reconstitution, despite literature in the bacteriological world suggesting that M. Bovis might be viable for longer than a few hours. Herein we sought to study the viability of BCG after re-constitution at time points relevant to clinical practice. Methods: TICE BCG from separate lots was reconstituted per the manufacturer’s guidance and stored at 4 °C without light exposure. At predetermined time points, BCG was inoculated on Selective Middlebrook 7H11 agar in triplicate and incubated at 37°C with 5% CO2. M. smegmatis served as a positive control and un-inoculated media was incubated for 2 weeks as a negative control. CFUs were assessed between 3 and 4 weeks from plating. Acid-fast staining confirmed the presence of BCG. Data was analyzed as the mean of replicated experiments and compared to the reference (Time 0) using Student’s T-tests. Results: No significant difference in CFUs was observed for BCG between 0 and 8 hours after reconstitution (Table). Colony forming units significantly declined starting 24 hours after reconstitution, though the magnitude of this difference was less than 10 fold (which falls within the range of CFUs listed for the vial by manufacturer). Viability remained constant for both lots analyzed. Conclusions: Given the recurrent shortages of BCG, split dosing may become a clinical necessity. This often presents logistic quandaries since the manufacturer recommends each vial must be used within 2 hours. We have shown that the viability of TICE BCG is unaltered at least 8 hours after reconstitution and only begins to decline at 24 hours after reconstitution. This should allow pharmacists and physicians administering BCG more leeway in scheduling patients for split dose therapy. [Table: see text]


2020 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 2365-2372
Author(s):  
P.R.S.C. Leite ◽  
H.B. Oliveira ◽  
V.B.L. Souza ◽  
F.O. Rocha ◽  
T.H. Oliveira

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of probiotics and synbiotics on the performance and Enterobacteriaceae count of broiler chickens. A total of 640 one-day-old male broiler chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with four treatments and eight replicates with 20 birds each. The treatments were: ration with performance enhancer (zinc bacitracin; positive control); ration without performance enhancer and probiotic/synbiotic (negative control); ration with probiotics; and ration with synbiotics. At 35 days, five birds from each treatment were euthanized and intestinal contents were harvested for determining the Enterobacteriaceae count. The performance data and average colony-forming units (CFUs) transformed as log CFU/g were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey’s test. The effects of probiotics and synbiotics were observed in the initial phase, with supplemented birds exhibiting comparable weight gain to those supplemented with bacitracin. No effect of the treatment on broiler performance was observed after 42 days. The enterobacterial count was comparable among all experimental treatments. Supplementation with probiotics and synbiotics did not compromise the performance of broilers and did not alter the Enterobacteriaceae count.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 433-436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Cassia

ABSTRACT Background Effective denture hygiene is important for patients suffering from denture stomatitis (DS). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a solution containing 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX) digluconate and 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) in eliminating Candida albicans colonizing dentures. Materials and methods Forty denture wearers (11 men, 29 women; age range 40 to 80 years) with clinical evidence of DS were randomly divided into two groups, one test and one control. The dentures of the test group were treated by immersion in a solution of 0.12% CHX and 0.05% CPC while those of the control group were immersed in distilled water. Swabs were collected from the fitting surfaces of the upper dentures prior and post cleaner use and examined mycologically. Results Reduction in the number of colony-forming units (CFU) of Candida albicans after immersion of the dentures in a solution of 0.12% CHX and 0.05% CPC was significantly greater than that of the control group. Conclusion A solution of 0.12% CHX and 0.05% CPC tested as a product of disinfection of the acrylic dentures showed significant results after immersion of 8 night hours for 4 days. How to cite this article Aoun G, Cassia A, Berberi A. Effectiveness of a Chlorhexidine Digluconate 0.12% and Cetylpyridinium Chloride 0.05% Solution in eliminating Candida albicans Colonizing Dentures: A Randomized Clinical in vivo Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(6):433-436.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Angela Evelyna ◽  
Dahlia Sutanto ◽  
Elizabeth Tiffany

Maintaining acrylic denture hygiene is a necessary to prohibit the growth of several oral fungi such as Candida albicans. Candida albicans are the main etiological microorganism of denture stomatitis. One of the ways to clean denture is by immersion on synthetic denture cleaner liquid such as oxygenizing denture cleaners. However, synthetic denture cleaner have several limitation due to its biocompatibility on human body especially oral tissue. Chitosan is a derivate of chitin, a natural compound of sea creature exosceleton. Chitosan have antifungi and antibacterial nature. The objective of this study is to evaluate the antifungi efectifity of chitosan 2% on acrylic heatcured and compare it with oxygenizing denture cleaner. Aquades is used as a control. The sample consists of 15 acrylic heatcured bars (10x10x2 mm) prepared by contamination on Candida albicans suspensions at temperature 37°C for 24 hours and immersed on 3 different treatments wich are chitosan 2%, oxygenizing denture cleanser, and aquades as control and then, the solutions are being vibrate and put into sabouraud dextrose agar medium. The colony of Candida albicans counted manually. Result shows, highest mean of Candida albicans colony on aquades group (365,66 CFU/plate), followed by oxygenizing denture cleanser treatment (178,33 CFU/plate). The smallest number colony of Candida albicans are found at chitosan 2% treatment (45,33 CFU/plate). Statistical analysis using ANOVA one way shows F=9.826 and p=0, this means, there is minimal one pair of groups with very significant differential (p<0,01) which are chitosan 2% and oxygenizing denture cleanser compared to aquades as control. The difference between those two treatments also significant. Conclusions of this study is that chitosan 2% solution have a sifnificant effect on prohibiting the growth of Candida albicans colony on acrylic heatcured denture base materials. The effectivity of this solution is significantly higher than oxygenizing denture cleanser treatment.


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