Evaluation of different treatment methods against denture stomatitis: a randomized clinical study
Tay LY, Jorge JH, Herrera DR, Campanha NH, Gomes BP
Published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
Methodology
Randomized clinical study in 50 patients with denture stomatitis assigned to 2% miconazole gel, placebo, or 2% Uncaria tomentosa gel, with Newton's criteria and Candida colony counts over 2 weeks
Key Findings
Stomatitis severity and Candida colony counts fell significantly in all groups; the cat's claw gel produced the same effect as 2% miconazole gel.
Conclusions
Topical cat's claw gel is an effective adjuvant treatment for denture stomatitis, comparable to miconazole.
Limitations
Topical oral gel, not oral supplementation; small sample; short 2-week follow-up; placebo group also improved.
Supplements Studied
U tomentosa gel had the same effect as 2% miconazole gel. U tomentosa gel is an effective topical adjuvant treatment for denture stomatitis.
Study Details
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Funding
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