Title
Evaluation of different treatment methods against denture stomatitis: A randomized clinical study
Date Issued
01 January 2014
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Universidad Estatal de Ponta Grossa
Publisher(s)
Mosby Inc.
Abstract
Objective The aim of this clinical study was to determine the efficacy of Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw) against denture stomatitis (DS). Study Design Fifty patients with DS were randomly assigned into 3 groups to receive 2% miconazole, placebo, or 2% U tomentosa gel. DS level was recorded immediately, after 1 week of treatment, and 1 week after treatment. The clinical effectiveness of each treatment was measured using Newton's criteria. Mycologic samples from palatal mucosa and prosthesis were obtained to determinate colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) and fungal identification at each evaluation period. Results Candida species were identified with HiCrome Candida and API 20C AUX biochemical test. DS severity decreased in all groups (P <.05). A significant reduction in number of CFU/mL after 1 week (P <.05) was observed for all groups and remained after 14 days (P >.05). C albicans was the most prevalent microorganism before treatment, followed by C tropicalis, C glabrata, and C krusei, regardless of the group and time evaluated. U tomentosa gel had the same effect as 2% miconazole gel. Conclusions U tomentosa gel is an effective topical adjuvant treatment for denture stomatitis. © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Start page
72
End page
77
Volume
118
Issue
1
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Odontología, Cirugía oral, Medicina oral
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-84902165385
PubMed ID
Source
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
ISSN of the container
22124403
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