Photodynamic Therapy Against Candida Spp. in Complete Denture Wearers
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Candida albicans is the most prevalent species in denture-related stomatitis (DS). There are
several treatment options for this condition, including the use of antifungal agents such as
nystatin and miconazole. The side effects and the increasing number of resistant species
caused by the use of these drugs encourage the development of alternative therapies.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) has been used as a promising treatment of stomatitis. In this
randomized clinical trial, the effectiveness of PDT was evaluated. Patients in this study
were allocated to two groups. One group was treated with nystatin, and the other group was
treated with PDT.