Efficacy of commercial and household denture cleansers against Candida albicans adherent to acrylic denture base resin: An in vitro study

Abstract

Within the limitations of this in vitro study, denture cleansers were found to be effective in reducing C albicans cells adhering to dentures. The commercial denture cleansers (Fittydent and Clinsodent) were more effective than household denture cleansers (vinegar and diluted vinegar).

Peroxide alkaline for cleansing the baby bottle nipple to prevent oral thrush relaps

“…As desinfectan, it will kill candida through protein denaturation process. [12][13][14] Peroxyde alkaline is a denture cleanser that as desinfectan can kill candida. Based on that theory, peroxyde alkaline can substitute chlorhexidine gluconat 0,2% that is desinfectan for cleansing the baby bottle nipple from candida.…”

Commercial and Plant Extract Denture Cleansers in Prevention of Candida albicans Growth on Soft Denture Reliner: In Vitro Study

“…In this study, 60 specimens of soft denture reliner, were fabricated with dimensions 10x10x2 mm [6]. A stainless steel metal die having the dimensions 10x10x2 mm was used to prepare the wax pattern.…”

“…The specimens were kept in the chamber for 5 minutes. As the ultraviolet light does not penetrate opaque materials, the specimens were over turned and the process was repeated [6]. Twelve specimens each were then placed in a zip lock plastic bag, sterilized in the same chamber.…”

“…Candida cells adherent to acrylic resin specimens were counted under the inverted microscope (x40 magnification) [6]. The candida cells on the specimens appeared as round to oval cells of about 4 to 8µm, the crystal violet stains were retained by the candida [Table/ Fig-5-9].…”

“…Then they were fixed with methanol and stained with crystal violet stain and were left to air dry. Then an inverted microscope was used to examine them [6].…”