A systematic review on the implication of Candida in peri-implantitis

• Published in: International journal of implant dentistry Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 73 - 9
• Main Authors: Lafuente-Ibáñez de Mendoza, Irene, Cayero-Garay, Amaia, Quindós-Andrés, Guillermo, Aguirre-Urizar, José Manuel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 17.06.2021; Springer Nature B.V; SpringerOpen
• Subjects: Candida; Candida albicans; Dental implants; Dentistry; Humans; Medicine; Microorganisms; Peri-Implantitis; Periodontitis; Quality assessment; Review; Systematic review; Systematic review; Peri-implantitis; Candida

Background Candida is a heterogeneous fungal genus. Subgingival sulcus is a refuge for Candida , which has already been related to the pathogenic inflammation of periodontitis. This work aims to review the presence of Candida in the sulcular fluid surrounding dental implants and discuss its potentia...