title: Effects of Candida treatment regimens on the physical properties of denture resins.
abstract: Denture stomatitis affects approximately 65% of all denture wearers and Candida albicans has been established as a primary etiologic agent. Treatment of the condition necessitates removal of the organism from denture resins by soaking in cleansing/disinfecting solutions. These solutions can have deleterious effects on denture resins. Physical properties (flexure strength and surface hardness) of heat- and light-polymerized denture resins (Lucitone Pink and Triad) were evaluated after candidal colonization and candidal treatment regimens. Light-activated resins may be the materials of choice for patients prone to denture stomatitis, as they have demonstrated less overall degradation from candidal treatment modalities.
authors: Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Aldana
authors: V A
authors: VA
authors: Marker
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Kolstad
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Iacopino
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001565:Benzoates / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D019817:Benzoic Acid; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects; D003819:Denture Bases; D003820:Denture Cleansers / Q000737:chemistry*; D004548:Elasticity; D006244:Hardness; D008422:Materials Testing; D009761:Nystatin; D013718:Tensile Strength; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D001565:Benzoates; D003820:Denture Cleansers; C060386:Triad resin; D009761:Nystatin; C040291:Lucitone; D019817:Benzoic Acid