Candida colonisation of the oral cavity increases in immunocompromised individuals which
leads to the development of oral candidiasis. In addition, host factors such as xerostomia …

Saliva exerts multiple functions in relation to the initial digestive processes taking place in
the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion of food and beverages, in turn, is a …

Oral signs are frequently the first manifestation of autoimmune diseases. For this reason,
dentists play an important role in the detection of emerging autoimmune pathologies …

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes the airways to constrict and produce
excess mucus, making breathing difficult. It is characterized by the obstruction of airflow …

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a daily intake of probiotic lactobacilli on
the prevalence and counts of oral Candida in frail elderly patients living in nursing homes …

Saliva is vital for the maintenance of normal oral physiology and mucosal health. The loss of
salivary function can have far-reaching consequences, as observed with dry mouth, which is …

Purpose The aim of this review is to investigate the current state of knowledge on the
incorporation of antifungal agents into the tissue conditioners for the treatment of denture …

ABSTRACT Unlabelled Image Background Over-the-counter and prescription drugs are
used frequently, in large quantities and by many adults, particularly by those older than 65 …

Hyposalivation is an important problem in elders and could interfere with several oral
functions and microbial ecology. While the number of independent elders who retain more …

Aims: This study aims to determine and evaluate the relationship between SFRs and
Candida colony forming units (CFUs) in patients with xerostomia. Settings and Design: This …