Anticandidal efficacy of denture cleansing tablet, Triphala, Aloe vera, and Cashew leaf on complete dentures of institutionalized elderly

With an increase in the number of dependent elderly, there is a need to introduce few natural products for denture cleansing, which are easily and economically available. Hence the aim of this study was to compare the anticandidal efficacy of denture cleansing tablet (sodium bicarbonate and sodium p...

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Published in:Journal of ayurveda and integrative medicine 2014-01, Vol.5 (1), p.11-14
Main Authors: Shetty, Pooja J, Hegde, Vijaya, Gomes, Leslie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aloe vera
Anti-infective agents
candida
cashew leaves
denture cleanser
Dentures
Maintenance and repair
Materia medica, Vegetable
Medicine, Botanic
Medicine, Herbal
Plant extracts
Short Communication
Triphala Churna
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Summary:With an increase in the number of dependent elderly, there is a need to introduce few natural products for denture cleansing, which are easily and economically available. Hence the aim of this study was to compare the anticandidal efficacy of denture cleansing tablet (sodium bicarbonate and sodium perborate monohydrate), Triphala (Phyllanthus emblica, Terminalia chebula and Terminalia belerica fruits powders in equal proportion), cashew leaf, Aloe vera and water (control) on complete dentures of institutionalized elderly. Study population consisted of 50 institutionalized elderly of Mangalore, Karnataka, with 10 in each group. Swabs were collected from the dentures before and after the use of denture cleansing tablet, Triphala, cashew leaf, Aloe vera, and water (control). Thereafter, the swabs were cultured on Sabouraud dextrose agar and the total candida counts were determined. Denture cleansing tablet and Triphala Churna showed a statistically significant reduction in Candida counts (P < 0.05). Denture cleansing tablet and Triphala Churna were found to be more effective.
ISSN:0975-9476
0976-2809
DOI:10.4103/0975-9476.128847