Anti-biofilm effectiveness of protocols for cleaning complete dentures in hospitalized patients: a randomized controlled trial

Anti-biofilm effectiveness of protocols for cleaning complete dentures in hospitalized patients: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Denture biofilm acts as a potential reservoir for respiratory pathogens, considerably increasing the risk of lung infections, specifically aspiration pneumonia, mainly 48h after hospital admission. The establishment of a straightforward, affordable, and applicable hygiene protocol in a hosp...

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Main Authors: Anna Clara Gurgel GOMES, Janaina Gomes MACIEL, Amanda Aparecida Maia Neves GARCIA, Letycia Accioly Simões COELHO, Giulia Murcia RODRIGUES, Vinicius Carvalho PORTO, Grigorios POLYZOIS, Marlise Inêz KLEIN, Simone SOARES, Vanessa Migliorini URBAN, Karin Hermana NEPPELENBROEK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
Subjects:
Denture
Biofilms
Denture Cleansers
Hospital Care
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