Cinnamaldehyde and α-terpineol as an alternative for using as denture cleansers: antifungal activity and acrylic resin color stability

Objective: here was investigated the potential of phytoconstituents as cinnamaldehyde and α-terpineol denture cleansers, which evaluated antifungal activity, also their effect on color change poly(methyl)methacrylate (PMMA). Methodology: Candida albicans biofilms were formed PMMA specimens exposed a 10 minutes daily treatment with (10 mg/ mL), NaCl 0.9%, NaClO 1%. Biofilms collected, then analyzed cell viability (CFU/ metabolism (MTT), roughness. Moreover, variation during seven 14 days checked. Kruskal-Wallis, Mann Whitney, ANOVA one-way applied (α < 0.05). Results: decrease number viable cells compared to 0.9% by 76% 83.2%, respectively (p< Both substances reduce biofilm around 70% Also, showed low roughness, similar (p> 0.05), without changing acrylic resin Conclusion: α-terpineol, at concentration mL, shows activity C. free from surface changes. From clinical viewpoint, these have strong be incorporated into cleansers solutions.