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  • Title: Quantification and identification of bacteria in acrylic resin dentures and dento-maxillary obturator-prostheses.
    Author: Takeuchi Y, Nakajo K, Sato T, Koyama S, Sasaki K, Takahashi N.
    Journal: Am J Dent; 2012 Jun; 25(3):171-5. PubMed ID: 22988688.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To quantify and identify bacteria detected in acrylic resin dentures and dento-maxillary obturator-prostheses after long-term use. METHODS: The internal layer of denture bases from 13 daily-use removable acrylic resin dentures was sampled, while the inner fluid samples/no-fluid samples of obturators were collected from 11 in-use acrylic resin dento-maxillary obturator-prostheses. Samples were cultured, and isolated bacteria were counted and identified by molecular biological methods. RESULTS: Bacteria were detected in five (38.5%) acrylic resin dentures and six (54.5%) acrylic resin obturators. Four Lactobacillus species and one Propionibacterium species were isolated from three repaired denture bases, and from two non-repaired dentures, two Actinomyces species and Streptococcus mutans were isolated. On the other hand, 17 bacterial species, belonging to the family and genera of Olsenella, Bacillus, Citrobacter, Enterobacteriaceae, Lactobacillus, Pantoea, Peptoniphilus, Klebsiella and Pseudomonas, were isolated from obturators. Several species of viable bacteria were detected in acrylic resin denture bases and obturators.
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