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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine the effect of the consumption of a probiotic on the clinical characteristics of Candida-associated denture stomatitis (DS) and to determine the impact of a protocol of self-care measures in oral/prosthetic hygiene in institutionalized elders that wear removable prostheses (RP). The current treatment for DS is the systemic use of antifungals, as well as the replacement of these devices together with oral/prosthetic hygiene instructions. METHODS: This study was a randomized, controlled and triple-blind trial. Thirty-six elders presenting DS of different severity and who carried RP consumed milk with/without the probiotic L. rhamnosus SP1. The prevalence and severity of DS and prevalence of Candida were determined and all participants/caregivers were trained in oral/prosthetic hygiene. RESULTS: In both groups a decrease in the prevalence of DS was observed (P < 0.05) but only the group that consumed probiotic throughout the trial had a significant reduction in the severity of DS and reduced Candida counts (P < 0.05). Educational instruction in oral/prosthetic hygiene was relevant for the participants, regarding the prevalence of this lesion. CONCLUSIONS: The frequent consumption of Lactobacillus rhamnosus SP1 and the establishment of a protocol of oral/prosthetic hygiene drastically reduced the severity of DS in institutionalized elders who wore RP.

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Toda función del sistema estomatognático involucra la acción sinérgica de la musculatura paraprotética, representada por estructuras complejas tales como lengua, labios, mejillas y piso de boca. Al rehabilitar a través de prótesis completas no siempre se considera la influencia de la dinámica muscular, y menos aún cuando alguna de estas estructuras presenten alguna patología, por ejemplo, el compromiso del nervio facial que genera espasmos musculares involuntarios. En tal situación, la ubicación de los dientes y la forma de las superficies pulidas pueden llegar a ser decisivos entre éxito o fracaso de la rehabilitación. Se sabe que los implantes oseointegrados proveen retención, soporte y estabilidad, sin embargo existen situaciones especiales en que no es posible acceder a este tipo de tratamiento, tanto por razones médico quirúrgicas o costos asociados. En este estudio se ha utilizado un registro Piezográfico de la Zona Neutra en un paciente con compromiso del nervio facial que genera espasmos musculares involuntarios del lado afectado, obteniéndose una rehabilitación protésica basada en la apropiada relación entre superficie protésica externa y tejidos circundantes, mejorando requisitos funcionales tales como retención y estabilidad. Se ha utilizado el sistema de tomografía computarizada Cone Beam, con el objetivo de evidenciar el registro piezográfico. Los resultados obtenidos con estas prótesis piezográficas demuestran ser superior en factores como comodidad y fonoarticulación pero inferior en eficiencia masticatoria comparada con la técnica convencional.

Every function of the stomatognathic system involves the synergistic action of the musculature around the prosthesis, consisting of complex and individual structures such as tongue, lips, cheeks and mouth floor. When planning and making complete prostheses, the muscular dynamic is not always considered. This can generate instability of the device during function, the location of the artificial teeth is made arbitrarily on the top and middle parts of the flange, and the configuration of the polished areas is made according to mechanistic concepts. This factor takes more relevance in patients with severe atrophy of their residual flanges, where the prosthetic stability can be a decisive factor between the success or failure of the rehabilitation. It is known that the osseointegrated implants provide retention, support and stability. However, there are special situations in which it is not possible to access to this type of treatment, both for medical surgical reasons or associated costs. In this study, a Piezographyc record of the Neutral Zone was used in a patient with facial nerve involvement generating involuntary muscle spasms of the affected side. A prosthetic rehabilitation based on the appropriate relation between external prosthetic surface and surrounding tissues was obtained, improving functional requirements such as retention and stability. The computerized tomographic Cone Beam system was used, with the objective to show the piezographic record. The results obtained with these piezographic prostheses prove to be superior in factors like comfort and speech articulation, but inferior in masticatory efficiency, where the conventional technique is still better.

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