Novel Coating to Minimize Bacterial Adhesions and Tooth Wear in Denture Acrylic
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 80 |
| Updated: | 8/19/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 2016 |
| End Date: | August 2019 |
| Contact: | Renita Jenkins |
| Email: | rjenkins@dental.ufl.edu |
| Phone: | 352-273-6933 |
This study evaluates the effect of coatings on bacterial adhesion on denture acrylic and the
wear of denture teeth.
wear of denture teeth.
Denture stomatitis is a prevalent disease among removable denture wearers. The cause of this
disease stems from a myriad of factors including host immunity and poor oral hygiene. Denture
acrylic material is very conducive for the growth and adhesion of bacteria because of its
porous nature. The application of plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposited (PECVD) coatings
on the surface of acrylic dentures can produce a less porous surface which may minimize the
adhesion of bacteria and therefore colonization. The goal is the application of these
coatings will help minimize the occurrence of denture stomatitis.
Another issue of removable dentures is the low wear resistance of denture teeth. The
application of these coatings on denture teeth should minimize wear of these teeth and
prolong the life of removable dentures.
disease stems from a myriad of factors including host immunity and poor oral hygiene. Denture
acrylic material is very conducive for the growth and adhesion of bacteria because of its
porous nature. The application of plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposited (PECVD) coatings
on the surface of acrylic dentures can produce a less porous surface which may minimize the
adhesion of bacteria and therefore colonization. The goal is the application of these
coatings will help minimize the occurrence of denture stomatitis.
Another issue of removable dentures is the low wear resistance of denture teeth. The
application of these coatings on denture teeth should minimize wear of these teeth and
prolong the life of removable dentures.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are missing some teeth and will need removable dentures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medical contraindication for dental treatment
We found this trial at
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site
Gainesville, Florida 32610
(352) 392-3261
Principal Investigator: Josephine Esquivel-Upshaw, DMD, MS
Phone: 352-273-6933
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