Possible correlation between positive culture of gandidas and caries

Authors

  • R. A. Martí Profesor Encargado de la Cátedra de Microbiología de la Facultad de Odontología
  • B. Leyba de Martí Jefa de Trabajos Prácticos de la Cátedra de Microbiología de la Facultad de Odontología

Keywords:

Candida albicans, Culture Techniques, Microbiology

Abstract

The observation of Cándida presence in normal oral flora was the aun of the present work. Verification of Cándida incidence in the presence and ~bsence of dental caries was made having in mind Cándida acidogenic properties. Cándida presence in the mouth of patints with than 5 caries was shown. Oral flora of patients v.ith less than 5 caries was d;evoid of Cándida. Cándida incidence, in patients with dental caries and Cándida positive response, showed a significative decrease after dental treatment.

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