Adherence frequency of CANDIDA ALBICANS on nasoalveolar molding (NAM) appliances

YILMAZ H. N., Hatipoglu S., Erdem B., CAN B., KADİR T.

JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.121, no.5, pp.473-477, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 121 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jormas.2020.08.005
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.473-477
  • Keywords: Candida albicans, Cleft lip/palate, NAM therapy, BILATERAL CLEFT-LIP, ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES, CARRIAGE, PALATE, THERAPY
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Method: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the adherence frequency of Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida species in newborn babies with Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) who receive presurgical orthopedic therapy with Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) appliances. This study comprised of 25 CLP newborns including 8-right unilateral, 8-left unilateral and 7-bilateral CLP. First swab samples were taken from the hard palate when the baby was referred and renewed after 3 days. Following the 7th day of delivery of NAM appliance, the swab samples were retaken from both the hard palate and the NAM appliance. Samples were renewed with 2-month intervals. The last swab samples were taken one month after the surgery. Oral swabs were cultured on CHROMagar Candida medium for the growth of yeasts.