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“Eficacia de tres agentes desinfectantes de prótesis acrílicas colonizadas por cándida Spp”
(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2022) Carrión Cueva, Andrés Patricio; Calderón Alemán, Doris Eliana; 1105588808; ., .
Objective: This research aims to determine the efficacy of three disinfectant agents for acrylic prostheses colonized by Candida albicans. Methods: In 72 acrylic samples, the fungus variant was seeded for subsequent treatment with three disinfectant agents that, after incubation time, enabled the counting of colony-forming units per milliliter to determine the inhibition of the growth of the Candida albicans strain. Results: Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% and sodium hypochlorite 0.5% are effective disinfectants against Candida albicans after 5 minutes. However, alkaline peroxides are effective after 10 minutes of immersion. Conclusion: Proper dental hygiene and care of patients with dental prostheses, especially those with systemic diseases, require an effective disinfectant, ideal concentration, and correct exposure time, thus reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality.