Exploring the Impact of Portable UV Light Devices on Denture Disinfection

Posted: December 11, 2024
The article highlights the efficacy of portable ultraviolet light devices in disinfecting dentures, showcasing different device types and their impact on microbial contamination. Devices using LED light sources demonstrated effectiveness in reducing Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus on agar plates. Device A successfully eliminated C. albicans on contaminated dentures in vitro and reduced microbial colony forming units on denture surfaces in a clinical study. These findings suggest that portable UV light devices could be valuable for enhancing denture hygiene and combating microbial contamination.

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