OBJECTIVES This in situ/ex vivo study aimed to analyse the impact of possible MMP-inhibitors (chlorhexidine and green tea extract) on dentin wear induced by erosion or erosion plus abrasion. METHODS Twelve volunteers took part in this cross-over and double-blind study performed in 4 phases of each 5 days. Bovine dentin samples were worn in palatal appliances and subjected to extraoral erosion...

OBJECTIVES The uncommon fungal pathogen Trichoderma shows increasing medical importance particularly in immunocompromised patients. Despite systemic antifungal therapy, prognosis of Trichoderma infection is poor regardless of the type of infection and the therapy used. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vitro activity and synergism of double antifungal combinations including am...

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of disinfectant solutions on Candida albicans (C. albicans) for different types denture materials. A total 144 specimens (10x10x2 mm) were obtained from three materials: autopolymerized acrylic resin, heat-cured and hard relining material (n = 6). Three used: 100% white vinegar, 2% chlorhexidine digluconate (Saver) cleaning tablets (Corega). The placed ...

Abstract Implants have been considered the treatment of choice to replace missing teeth, unfortunately, peri-implant disease is still an unresolved issue. Contaminated implants may be decontaminated by physical debridement and chemical disinfectants; however, there a lack consensus regarding ideal techniques/agents used for decontamination. The objective our study was compare decontaminating ef...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency chlorhexidine digluconate solution (CHX) as an adjunct nonsurgical therapy (NPT) patients with chronic periodontitis (CP), by analyzing presence and quantity periopathogenic microorganisms in subgingival biofilm. DNA extracted from biofilm obtained 40 CP divided into two groups (NPT+CHX NPT alone control) at baseline 2 months after therapy. s...