Prevalence of Candida spp. associated with bacteria species on complete dentures.
OBJECTIVE
This study evaluated the prevalence of Candida spp., Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from complete upper dentures.


BACKGROUND
Factors that may increase the number of microorganisms in the oral cavity include denture-wearing and deficient denture hygiene.


METHODS
Ninety denture wearers participated in this study. Collection of biological material from each denture was performed on all denture surfaces. Conventional biochemical methods were used to identify the microorganisms. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed on percentage data.


RESULTS
Candida spp. were the most frequent microorganisms found on dentures (65.5%), while Strep. mutans and Staph. aureus were present in 53.3 and 34.4%, respectively.


CONCLUSIONS
Candida species were the most frequent microorganisms on dentures, followed by Strep. mutans and Staph. aureus.
Ponta Grossa State University, Department of Dentistry, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil.
Daniela G
DG
Ribeiro
Ana C
AC
Pavarina
Lívia N
LN
Dovigo
Ana L
AL
Machado
Eunice T
ET
Giampaolo
Carlos E
CE
Vergani
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002175:Candida / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D015995:Prevalence; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000302:isolation & purification*