Management of Denture Infection with Phytomedicine

• Published in: Infectious disorders drug targets Vol. 23; no. 2; p. e290822208190
• Main Authors: Anitha, Kuttae Viswanathan, Rajkumar, Krishnan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United Arab Emirates 2023
• Subjects: Aged; Candida; Candida albicans; Candidiasis, Oral - complications; Candidiasis, Oral - drug therapy; Candidiasis, Oral - epidemiology; Dentures - adverse effects; Humans; Stomatitis, Denture - complications; Stomatitis, Denture - drug therapy; Stomatitis, Denture - epidemiology; phytomedicines; denture infection; oral stomatitis; candidiasis; removable dental prosthesis; Antimicrobials

Natural teeth are an integral part of the masticatory system. Absence of dentition subjects the individual to compromised oral function, facial appearance and phonetics. Rehabilitation with dental prosthesis is imperative to restore form and masticatory activity. Currently, fabrication of removable...