The ability of Candida spp. to form biofilms is crucial for its pathogenicity, and thus, it should
be considered an important virulence factor in vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and recurrent …

Oral biofilms are a prominent cause of a wide variety of oral infectious diseases which are
still considered as growing public health problems worldwide. Oral biofilms harbor specific …

Since the inception of dental implants, a steadily increasing prevalence of peri-implantitis
has been documented. Irrespective of the treatment protocol applied for the management of …

The presence of fungal infections continue to grow worldwide, mostly in immunosuppressed
patients, and in individuals with continued antimicrobial treatments. Candida spp. are the …

This study aims to investigate the effect of new natural photosensitizers (PS)(based on
oregano essential oil, curcuma extract, and arnica oil) through in vitro cytotoxicity and …

The oral cavity is an environment that allows for the development of complex ecosystems;
the placement of prosthetic devices as a consequence of partial or total tooth loss may alter …

Purpose: To achieve high plaque removal around peri-implant tissues, noninvasive cleaning
methods that guarantee the long-term success and survival of titanium implants should be …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the bacterial disinfection efficacy of
four photosensitizers (PSs; curcumin, riboflavin, toluidine blue O, and phycocyanin) with …

Peri-implantitis (PI) is an inflammatory disease of peri-implant tissues, it represents the most
frequent complication of dental implants. Evidence revealed that microorganisms play the …

Objective To assess which decontamination method (s) used for the debridement of titanium
surfaces (disks and dental implants) contaminated with bacterial, most efficiently eliminate …