revalence of candida spp. in the dental biofilm of fixed orthodontic appliances users

Authors

  • Michele Mezzari UFRGS e UFCSPA
  • Amanda Gomes Faria
  • Igor Palagi de Souza
  • Ernani Marchioro
  • Alexandre Meneghello Fuentefria
  • Adelina Mezzari

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.32965

Keywords:

Oral Candidiasis, Candida spp., fixed orthodontic braces

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of Candida spp. in dental plaque of users of fixed orthodontic appliances (FOA) and relate to their habits and characteristics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We isolated and identified strains of Candida in saliva samples from individuals using FOA with the presence of microbial biofilm and individuals without the presence of biofilm (control group) in the laboratory cultivation. RESULTS: We analyzed 108 samples from individuals with biofilm and 51 individuals in the control group. Of the 108 samples analyzed, 52 (48.1%) were negative for Candida and 56 (55.2%) were positive, with eight patients were isolated two species of Candida, four patients with C. albicans and C. krusei, with one C. albicans and C. tropicalis, with one C. albicans and C. glabrata, with one C. tropicalis and C. glabrata and with one C. tropicalis and C. krusei. In the control group 33.3% had isolated Candida, even showing no biofilm. CONCLUSION: Were detected and pathogenic Candida species intrinsically resistant to conventional antifungal agents, emphasizing the importance of mycological diagnosis for appropriate treatment of infections caused by this group of fungi present in the oral cavity of individuals.

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Author Biography

Michele Mezzari, UFRGS e UFCSPA

Professora associado na UFRGS/ faculdade de Farmácia, professora associado na UFCSPA e Coordenadora do Curso de Farmácia da UFCSPA

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Published

2012-05-28

How to Cite

Mezzari, M., Faria, A. G., de Souza, I. P., Marchioro, E., Fuentefria, A. M., & Mezzari, A. (2012). revalence of candida spp. in the dental biofilm of fixed orthodontic appliances users. Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Porto Alegre, 53(2), 5–10. https://doi.org/10.22456/2177-0018.32965

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Original articles

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