Effect of a benzoic acid-detergent germicide on denture-borne Candida albicans.
Benzoic acid combined with a detergent was used to safely and effectively decontaminate dentures colonized with Candida albicans. Surface decontamination was accomplished by soaking the dentures in the germicide solution for a period of 6 hours to overnight. Decontamination may occur in as little as 10 minutes when soaking is combined with ultrasonic enhancement.
D001565:Benzoates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D019817:Benzoic Acid; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003820:Denture Cleansers / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003778:Dentures; D003902:Detergents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014465:Ultrasonics
D001565:Benzoates; D003802:Dentifrices; D003820:Denture Cleansers; D003902:Detergents; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D019817:Benzoic Acid