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Study aim
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-Determining the size of denture stomatitis lesions and number of Candida albicans colonies before and after using Sumac and nystatin mouthwashes,
-Determining the correlation between sex parameter and number of Candida albicans colonies,
-Determining the correlation between sex parameters and size of denture stomatitis lesions.
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Design
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A clinical trial with a control group, with parallel, double-blind, randomized groups, will be performed on 22 patients.
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Settings and conduct
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This study will be performed as a double-blind clinical trial on patients referred to the Clinic of Sari Dental School (Mazandaran-Iran) in two groups of 11 people (control and intervention group). Patients and examiners and therapists will not be aware of the type of drug used and the type of study group.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Patients with complete maxillary dentures with denture Stomatitis referred to Sari Dental clinic are examined.
Patients with a history of antifungal drugs, antibiotics, and corticosteroids in a recent month, nystatin mouthwash allergy, immunocompromised patients, Alzheimer's, psychological disorders, chewing muscle disorder, inability to use mouthwash, and patients with loose dentures and discoloration will be excluded.
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Intervention groups
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Sumac and nystatin mouthwashes are given in 2 identical containers (in shape, size, and color). Nystatin 100000u/ml mouthwash and Sumac mouthwash will be gargled 3 times a day (20 drops each time). Patients are asked to hold the mouthwash in their mouth for 1 minute and to avoid eating and drinking for at least 1 hour after using the mouthwash. Treatment will continue for 2 weeks and erythematous lesions will be checked weekly.
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Main outcome variables
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In this study, the effect of using mouthwash containing sumac extract in the treatment of denture stomatitis will be compared with nystatin mouthwash.