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ArticleBMC oral health2020

Cinnamaldehyde is a biologically active compound for the disinfection of removable denture: blinded randomized crossover clinical study.

Marco Antônio Lavorato de Almeida, André Ulisses Dantas Batista, Maria Rejane Cruz de Araújo, Vanessa Fabiana Dei Santi de Almeida, Paulo Rogério Ferreti Bonan, Danielle Nóbrega Alves, Tereza Karla Vieira Lopes da Costa, Diego Figueiredo Nóbrega, Ricardo Dias de Castro

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Article in BMC oral health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Pathogenesis and preventions of denture stomatitis.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences
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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Marco Antônio Lavorato de AlmeidaFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
André Ulisses Dantas BatistaFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
Maria Rejane Cruz de AraújoFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
Vanessa Fabiana Dei Santi de AlmeidaFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
Paulo Rogério Ferreti BonanFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
Danielle Nóbrega AlvesFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
Tereza Karla Vieira Lopes da CostaFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
Diego Figueiredo NóbregaFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil.
Ricardo Dias de CastroFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Clinical and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, Campus I, João Pessoa, PB, 58051-970, Brazil. rcastro@ccs.ufpb.br.ORCID 0000-0001-7986-7376
Universidade Federal da Paraíba · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFungal infections associated with the use of dentures, like denture stomatitis, are difficult to prevent and treat. This in situ study aimed to investigate the efficacy of cinnamaldehyde for the disinfection of complete removable dentures, and the effect on the physical and mechanical properties (Vickers microhardness, color, and surface roughness) of the acrylic resin.

methodsAcrylic resin disks were inserted into the dentures of a probabilistic sample of 33 complete denture users, that used cinnamaldehyde (27 μg/mL) and 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solutions in a 20 min/7-days protocol of dentures immersion in each solution, with a wash-out period of 7 days, to constitute a crossover-study. The disks were analyzed before and after the immersion, for the presence of microorganisms (CFU/mL) and by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Also, the surface roughness (Ra) and Vickers microhardness were measured, and color parameters were analyzed using the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) method. Data was analyzed by Wilcoxon and Friedman (microbiological evaluation), paired t-test (color and roughness) and independent t-test (Vickers hardness) (α = 0.05).

resultsA significant reduction (P < 0.05) in the number of microorganisms was observed for each species (total microorganisms, Streptococcus mutans, and Candida spp.), with no significant differences (P > 0.05) between hypochlorite and cinnamaldehyde. There was an increase in the roughness and a decrease in the hardness of the test specimens, with no difference between the two disinfectant substances (P > 0.05). Both hypochlorite and cinnamaldehyde also caused changes in color, considered as "perceptible" by the NBS classification, but with no significant difference between disinfectant substances (P < 0.05), and under the clinically acceptable limit (ΔE ≤ 3.7).

conclusionThe 27 μg/mL cinnamaldehyde solution was effective against all evaluated microorganisms and caused minor alterations in hardness, surface roughness, and color parameters, with no clinical relevance.

Indexed as

AcroleinDenture CleansersDenture, Partial, RemovableDisinfectionHumansMaterials TestingMicrobial Sensitivity TestsSodium HypochloriteSurface PropertiesAcroleincinnamaldehydeDenture CleansersSodium Hypochlorite

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PMID32807162
PMCPMC7433048
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