Biofilm-forming ability and adherence to poly-(methyl-methacrylate) acrylic resin materials of oral Candida albicans strains isolated from HIV positive subjects

• Published in: The journal of advanced prosthodontics Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 30 - 34
• Main Authors: Uzunoglu, Emel, Yildirim Bicer, Arzu Zeynep, Dolapci, Istar, Dogan, Arife
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Academy of Prosthodontics 01.02.2014; 대한치과보철학회
• Subjects: Original; 치의학; Candida albicans; Biofilms; PMMA; Adhesion assay

This study evaluated the adhesion to acrylic resin specimens and biofilm formation capability of Candida albicans strains isolated from HIV positive subjects' oral rinse solutions. The material tested was a heat-cured acrylic resin (Acron Duo). Using the adhesion and crystal violet assays, 14 o...