Phytomedicines for Candida-associated denture stomatitis.
Phytomedicines are becoming more popular all over the world. Denture stomatitis (DS) presents as an inflammatory reaction in denture-bearing patients, under maxillary prosthesis with Candida albicans being the principal etiological agent. Many different methods of treatment for DS have been observed. The effects of the main medicinal plants claimed to be useful as antifungal agents in the treatment of DS are reviewed. Herbal remedies that have shown potential promise are mentioned, although much research is still required.
Casaroto
Ana Regina
AR
Department of Oral Pathology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil. anacasaroto@yahoo.com.br
Lara
Vanessa Soares
VS
D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D056705:Apitherapy; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects / Q000382:microbiology; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D011429:Propolis / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D011429:Propolis