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Introduction
I have always had the intrinsic motivation to discover, explore and make a difference, so I‘ve chosen to solve clinical problems by proofing with evidence. I have been researching in the field of prosthodontics and oral stomatitis, with a focus on oral biofilm and oral infections for several years, especially C. albicans infections and interactions with the host and other microbes via adhesins. My current interest are microbiology and culture-independent microbiome accessed via 16S r RNA and their role in health and diseases.
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June 2015 - September 2015
January 2006 - December 2010
October 2018 - February 2019
Education
August 2013 - May 2016
January 2011 - July 2013
January 2006 - September 2010
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Publications (12)
Purpose:
The present study presents a semiautomatic device developed to perform in vitro experiments using surgical drills for assisting dental implant research. It was built to perform tests independent of human direct contact, and contains an adjustable toolholder for engaging different types of implant contra angle hand pieces, in which differe...
Great bone and connective defects remains the challenge in rehabilitation of esthetic zone, especially in anterior maxilla. Alternatives such as surgical reconstruction with bone or soft tissue grafts have favorable prognosis for gain in thickness, but increase in the vertical bone is limited and uncertain. For these cases, the use of implant prost...
The fungus Candida albicans is carried orally and causes a range of superficial infections that may become systemic. Oral bacteria Actinomyces oris and Streptococcus oralis are abundant in early dental plaque and on oral mucosa. The aims of this study were to determine the mechanisms by which S. oralis and A. oris interact with each other and with...
Candida-associated stomatitis affects up to 60% of denture wearers, and Candida albicans remains the most commonly isolated fungal species. The oral bacteria Actinomyces oris and Streptococcus oralis are abundant in early dental plaque. The aims of this study were to determine the effects of S. oralis and A. oris on the development of C. albicans b...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the composition of the salivary pellicle (SP) and multispecies biofilm developed on titanium nitrided by cold plasma.
Titanium discs were allocated into a control group (Ti) and an experimental group (TiN - titanium-nitrided by cold plasma). The disc surface topography was characterized by scanning electron mic...
This clinical study investigated if daily immersion in denture cleansers reduces microbial counts on removable partial denture's (RPD) biofilm. Twenty-five RPD wearer volunteers were selected and instructed to complement the hygiene of their dentures by immersing them in an enzymatic peroxide-based denture cleanser (Polident® 3 minute) once a day f...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of the substratum position and the saliva acquired pellicle (AP) on Candida albicans biofilm development. Poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) disks were fabricated and randomly allocated to experimental groups: HNP (disks placed in a horizontal position and uncoated by pellicle), VNP (disks placed...
Objective: To evaluate the effect of titanium nitrided by cold plasma on multispecies biofilm.
Method: CP titanium grade IV discs (12.5 mm x 2 mm) had their surfaces treated by cold plasma nitriding (TiN - experimental group). The control group (Ti) did not receive the surface treatment. All discs had their surface roughness (Ra) measured by a pr...
Objective: It was to evaluate the influence of saliva acquired-pellicle (AP) and substrate position on C. albicans biofilm development.
Method: Poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) discs were fabricated and had their surface roughness standardized. The discs were randomly allocated in four experimental groups: NPH (No-pellicle and discs in a horizonta...
Objective: To evaluate the exopolymeric matrix of Candida albicans biofilms developed in the presence of fluconazole (FLZ).
Method: Poly(methylmethacrylate) resin discs were fabricated and the surface roughness was standardized. After salivary pellicle formation, biofilms of C. albicans reference strain (ATCC 90028) and five clinical isolates (P0...
