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Detection Of Helicobacter Pylori On Denture Plaque Of Dyspeptic Patients-Wearing-Complete-Denture

DETECTION OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI ON DENTURE PLAQUE OF COMPLETE DENTURE WEARERS. Abstract: Introduction: H pylori is well known as causative agent in many gastric disorders and its incidence in on the rise world vide. Oral cavity is a continuation of GIT and acts as its gate way. Complete dentures are a commonly used as replacement for missing natural teeth. Use of complete denture has been associated with a change in oral ecosystem and microbial flora. Denture plaque has long been investigated for bacterial and fungal growths.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the presence of H. pylori in denture plaque of dyspeptic patients wearing complete denture.

Materials and methods: A total of sixty seven complete denture patients with age ranging between 50-65 years and a mean age of 57.5 (SD= 10.6 years) were included in the study. Among these 46 (68.65%) were males and 21 (31.34%) were females. Specimens of denture plaque and gastric biopsy were collected from all the patients. The denture plaque specimen was processed by Rapid Urease Test (RUT) and gastric biopsy specimens were processed both for RUT and histopathology.

Results: Out of all patients studied (n=67), 59 (88.05%) were H. pylori positive by Rapid Urease Test (RUT) from denture plaque specimens while 46 (68.65%) samples were H. pylori positive by RUT from gastric biopsy. The histopathology of gastric biopsy specimen showed H. pylori in 55 (82.1%) patients while 12 (17.9%) patients showed chronic active gastritis which was not associated with H. pylori.

Conclusions: This study reveals that the denture plaque and saliva may serve as a temporary reservoir for H. pylori in individuals with gastric disease. It is therefore suggested that meticulous denture hygiene procedures be performed, along with the antibiotic treatment of H. pylori.


Southeast Asian Division Meeting
2011 Southeast Asian Division Meeting (Singapore)
Singapore
2011
223
Scientific Groups
  • Azad, Azad  ( Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, N/A, Pakistan )
    • Oral Session
    Oral Communication Session 9
    10/30/2011