Detection of Candida Species in relation to Fixed Partial Dentures in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Individuals

Srinivasan Neduntheru Narasimhan; Rathika Rai; Geetha.K.R.; Srimathi NN

Volume : IX, Issue : XII, December - 2019

Detection of Candida Species in relation to Fixed Partial Dentures in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Individuals

Srinivasan Neduntheru Narasimhan, Rathika Rai, Geetha. K. R. , Srimathi Nn

Abstract :

Even though there are several developments in the health care system there is an estimate report which states that the rate of edentulouness varies from 7 to 69% of the world’s population[1,2]..Diabetes being an immunosuppressive disease if left uncontrolled presents challenge of increased risk to periodontal disease thereby leading to tooth loss if untreated..In diabetic conditions the chances of getting infected with candidiasis is increased compared to the normal individuals[9]. The objective of this pilot study was to ascertain the presence or absence of Candida spp in patients weå fixed partial dentures with diabetic and non–diabetic conditions.A total number of 20 participants were recruited in the study among them 10 were diabetic and 10 are non diabetic. Among them 2 non diabetic and 4 diabetic patients showed positive for Candida albicans. Henceforth it was found that Candida spp., could possibly colonize in relation to fixed partial dentures due to various factors and their incidence is increased in diabetic individuals.