Opportunistic microorganisms in individuals with lesions of denture stomatitis

The aim of this study was to isolate, quantify, identify, and compare opportunistic microorganisms (Candida and Staphylococcus genera and Enterobacteriaceae/Pseudomonadaceae families) from prosthesis-fitting surfaces, the hard palate, and mouth rinses of individuals wearing removable maxillary prosthesis with (50) and without (50) lesions of denture stomatitis (DS). The strains were collected and identified using phenotypic, biochemical and molecular tests. The counts of microorganisms were significantly higher in the group of individuals with DS (P < 0.05). C. albicans was the most frequently isolated yeast species in both groups, following by C. tropicalis and C. glabrata. Six isolates were identified as C. dubliniensis. S. aureus and S. epidermidis were the most frequent Staphylococcus species in both groups. Klebsiella pneumoniae was the predominant species in both groups. The association between Candida spp. and bacteria isolated in this study with DS suggests that these microorganisms may play important roles in the establishment and persistence of this disease. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

Avaliação da força mastigatória e da atividade eletromiográfica dos músculos masseter e temporal em função de diferentes tratamentos reabilitadores

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Resistência de união e limite de fadiga de nichos confeccionados em resina composta e cimentos à base de ionômero de vidro

Pós-graduação em Reabilitação Oral - FOAR

Extensometria: estudo das deformações ao redor de três implantes cone morse, com posicionamento linear, sob carga axial

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Ruídos articulares em pacientes parcialmente desdentados (classe I ou II de Kennedy), antes e após a reposição dental com prótese parcial removível: avaliação através da eletrovibratografia

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Prótese parcial removível de extremidade livre associada a um implante osseointegrado: influência do ligamento periodontal na distribuição interna das tensões

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Influência do formato do rebordo alveolar na distribuição interna das tensões em prótese parcial removível dento-implantossuportada

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Avaliação da influência do diâmetro e comprimento do implante osseointegrado associado à PPR Classe I mandibular pelo método dos elementos finitos

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Influência do formato do rebordo na associação de uma prótese parcial removível de extremidade livre mandibular associada ao implante com sistema de retenção ERA, pelo método dos elementos finitos

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Avaliação da influência da inclinação do rebordo e localização do implante na associação de uma PPR classe I mandibular ao implante pelo método dos elementos finitos

Pós-graduação em Odontologia - FOA

Corrosion-fatigue life of commercially pure titanium and Ti-6Al-4V alloys in different storage environments

Statement of problem. Removable partial dentures are affected by fatigue because of the cyclic mechanism of the masticatory system ansi frequent insertion and removal. Titanium and its alloys have been used in the manufacture of denture frameworks; however, preventive agents with fluorides are thought to attack titanium alloy surfaces.Purpose. This study evaluated, compared, analyzed the corrosion-fatigue life of commercially pure titanium and Ti-6Al-4V alloy in different storage environments.Material and methods. For each metal, 33 dumbbell rods, 2.3 mm in diameter at the central segment, were cast in the Rematitan system. Corrosion-fatigue strength test was carried out through a universal testing machine with a load 30% lon er than the 0.2% offset yield strength and a combined influence of different: environments: in air at room temperature, with synthetic saliva, and with fluoride synthetic saliva. After failure, the number of cycles were recorded, and fracture surfaces were examined with on SEM.Results. ANOVA and Tukey's multiple comparison rest indicated that Ti-6Al-4V alloy achieved 21,269 cycles (SD = 8,355) against 19,157 cycles (SD = 3,624) for the commercially purr Ti. There were no significant differences between either metal in the corrosion-fatigue life for dry specimens, but when the solutions were present, the fatigue life was significantly reduced, probably because of the product-ion of corrosion pits caused by superficial reactions.

Próteses parciais removíveis associadas a encaixes: implicações clínicas e laboratoriais

Nowadays, the fixed partial dentures and/or dental implants is the most requested treatmentby the majority of partially edentulous patients. However, depending on the periodontal condition of the remaining teeth, as well as the bone condition of the prosthetic space, the oral rehabilitation with these treatments may be limited or even contraindicated. In such cases, the use of removable partial dentures associated to attachments becomes an important alternative for aesthetic and functional rehabilitation. Attachments are mechanical devices consisted of two parts (patrix-matrix), one placed inside another, which act as direct retainer, providing retention, support and stability to the dentures. These devices can be classified as intra or extracoronal attachments, considering their position in relation to the abutment tooth. However, regardless the type of attachment, the association between fixed and removable partial dentures should be performed respecting the biomechanical principles of both. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to review and discuss the literature about the clinical and laboratory implications of the association between fixed and removable partial dentures by means of attachments.

Associação de prótese fixa, implantes e estética periodontal para reabilitação de pacientes parcialmente edêntulos

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that results in the destruction of teeth and their supporting tissues with subsequent tooth loss. The replacement of missing teeth for implant-supported restorations has proven to be a highly predictable treatment method with good long-term prognosis. However, some consequences of tooth loss prevents dental implant placement in an ideal position, where regenerative procedures are necessary for this type of rehabilitation. Less invasive procedures such as conventional prosthesis emerge as a therapeutic option in cases where there is enough bone structure for implants and patient´s non-acceptance for invasive procedures. Thus, this paper aims to present the resolution of rehabilitation through a noninvasive and multidisciplinary treatment. One female patient referred to the clinic presented maladaptive bilateral mandibular fixed prostheses, endodontic lesions, gingival recession, and root sensitivity. For proper resolution of this case, an association among osseointegrated implants, fixed partial prosthesis, tooth extraction, and aesthetic periodontal procedures with the use of subepithelial connective tissue graft was proposed. After two years, the patient shows excellent aesthetics and chewing. Within the limits of this scenario, this paper discusses the various factors that may affect the choice of a particular treatment modality for the rehabilitation of edentulous single spaces.

Desordens temporomandibulares em usuários de prótese parcial removível: prevalência de acordo com a classificação de Kennedy

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Estudo das microdeformações geradas ao redor de implantes de hexágono externo, sob a aplicação de cargas axiais e não axiais em pilares protéticos retos e angulados

Pós-graduação em Odontologia Restauradora - ICT