Abstract

The oral cavity is an environment that allows for the development of complex ecosystems; the placement of prosthetic devices as a consequence of partial or total tooth loss may alter the diversity of microbial communities. Biofilms on the surface of materials used in dental prostheses can promote important changes in the mechanic and aesthetic properties of the material itself and may cause local and systemic diseases for the prosthetic wearer. This review presents the main features of the oral microbiome associated with complete or partial dentures and dental implants. The main diseases associated with microbial colonization of prosthetic surfaces, factors that may affect biofilm formation on prosthetic materials, as well as novel alternative therapies aiming to reduce biofilm formation and/or to eradicate biofilms formed on these materials are also explored.

摘要

口腔是一个允许复杂生态系统发展的环境；由于部分或全部牙齿脱落而放置修复装置可能会改变微生物群落的多样性。假牙材料表面的生物膜可以促进材料本身的力学和美学特性的重要变化，并可能导致假肢佩戴者的局部和全身疾病。本综述介绍了与全口义齿或部分义齿和种植牙相关的口腔微生物组的主要特征。与假体表面微生物定植相关的主要疾病，可能影响假体材料生物膜形成的因素，