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Demystifying interactions between micro organisms in oral candidiasis biofilm: the key to enhancing treatments

Introduction: candida albicans is a fungal pathogen that can provoke diseases ranging from oral infections to life-threatening systemic disorders. It is now recognized that oral bacteria, such as the genus Streptococcus, establish synergistic relationships with C. albicans, which could potentially increa...

Chemical Composition, Antibacterial and Antifungal Potential of an Extract From the Leaves of Guapira Graciliflora Mart. Against Oral Microorganisms of Dental Interest

Abstract Objective: To perform an in vitro analysis of antibacterial and antifungal potential of an alcoholic extract from the leaves of Guapira Graciliflora Mart. against oral microorganisms and determine its chemical composition. Material and Methods: A hydroalcoholic extract of the leaves form G. gr...

Antimicrobial activity of mouth rinses against bacteria that initially colonizes dental's surface

Abstract Introduction Much advertising in mouthwash is conveyed in all media appealing to the anti-plaque effect and rendering a disservice to the community. Mouth rinses are available over-the-count and differ on their compositions and antimicrobial effectiveness. Objective In this study, we evaluated...

Clinical and microbiological evaluation of one-stage full-mouth disinfection: a short-term study

Introduction: Patients seem to adhere better to short-term periodontal treatment schemes. Besides, time-reduced treatments are more cost-effective. However, the degree of benefits related to this type of treatment still requires additional investigations. Aim: The present short-term study evaluated clini...

Efeitos antibacterianos de um novo medicamento - o óleo ozonizado - comparados às pastas de hidróxido de cálcio
Antibacterial effects of a new medicament - the ozonized oil - compared to calcium hydroxide pastes

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a atividade antibacteriana do óleo ozonizado e do hidróxido de cálcio, associado ao paramonoclorefenol canforado (PMCC)/glicerina ou ao tricresol formalina/glicerina contra bactérias, comumente envolvidas na etiopatogenia das doenças perirradiculares. A metodolo...