ReviewLetters in applied microbiology2022
The denture microbiome in health and disease: an exploration of a unique community.
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25 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 45 citations in OpenAlex.
- Quantification of Removable Prosthesis Plaque Area Coverage Among Adult Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Pooled it
- Dentures and the oral microbiome: Unraveling the hidden impact on edentulous and partially edentulous patients - a systematic review and meta-analysis.Evidence-based dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- Denture use is associated with a higher risk of cholelithiasis: a prospective cohort study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Salivary characteristics and oral microbial dynamics in patients before and after maxillectomy with obturator prosthesis: a pilot prospective cohort study.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- The Oral Microbiome Is a Population-Scale Readout of the Exposome, Age, and Systemic Health.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- Denture-associated oral microbiome in dentate and edentulous older adults living in long-term care facilities.Journal of oral microbiology · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Ozone Treatment, Ultrasonic Treatment, and Ultraviolet Irradiation in RemovingMaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Metagenomic analysis of the denture-associated oral microbiome in patients with denture stomatitis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Fungal biofilms in human health and disease.Nature reviews. Microbiology · 2025Review
- Influence of local denture-related factors on the inflammatory marker levels in patients with denture stomatitis.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Antimicrobial Efficacy and Biocompatibility of a Denture Cleanser ContainingBiomedicines · 2025Article
- Antimicrobial Denture Material Synthesized from Poly(methyl methacrylate) Enriched with Cannabidiol Isolates.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effect of polishing methods on Candida albicans adhesion and contributing factors in heat-cured acrylic dentures: an in-vitro comparative study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Denture microbiome shift and changes of salivary inflammatory markers following insertion of 3D printed removable partial PMMA denture: a pilot study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
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- Metagenomic Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Removable Denture-Wearing and Non-Denture-Wearing Individuals in Healthy and Diseased Periodontal Conditions.Microorganisms · 2024Article
- Periodontal Health and Its Relationship with Psychological Stress: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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- Enhanced Antimicrobial Properties of Polymeric Denture Materials Modified with Zein-Coated Inorganic Nanoparticles.International journal of nanomedicine · 2024Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
The United Nations suggests the global population of denture wearers (an artificial device that acts as a replacement for teeth) is likely to rise significantly by the year 2050. Dentures become colonized by microbial biofilms, the composition of which is influenced by complex factors such as patient's age and health, and the nature of the denture material. Since colonization (and subsequent biofilm formation) by some micro-organisms can significantly impact the health of the denture wearer, the study of denture microbiology has long been of interest to researchers. The specific local and systemic health risks of denture plaque are different from those of dental plaque, particularly with respect to the presence of the opportunist pathogen Candida albicans and various other nonoral opportunists. Here, we reflect on advancements in our understanding of the relationship between micro-organisms, dentures, and the host, and highlight how our growing knowledge of the microbiome, biofilms, and novel antimicrobial technologies may better inform diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of denture-associated infections, thereby enhancing the quality and longevity of denture wearers.
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