The Inflammation Level and a Microbiological Analysis of the Anophthalmic Cavities of Unilateral Ocular Prosthesis Users: A Blind, Randomized Observational Study
Paulo Augusto Penitente,
Emily Vivianne Freitas Da Silva,
Marcelo Coelho Goiato,
Lorena Louise Pontes Maniçoba,
Victor Gustavo Balera Brito,
Karina Helga Leal Túrcio,
Alana Semenzin Rodrigues,
Bruna Egumi Nagay,
Daniela Micheline Dos Santos
Affiliations
Paulo Augusto Penitente
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil
Emily Vivianne Freitas Da Silva
Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 0508-000, São Paulo, Brazil
Marcelo Coelho Goiato
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil
Lorena Louise Pontes Maniçoba
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil
Victor Gustavo Balera Brito
Department of Basic Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil
Karina Helga Leal Túrcio
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil
Alana Semenzin Rodrigues
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil
Bruna Egumi Nagay
Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba 13414-903, São Paulo, Brazil
Daniela Micheline Dos Santos
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Araçatuba Dental School, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, São Paulo, Brazil
Irritation and biofilm adhesion are complaints associated with ocular prosthesis use. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of prosthesis repolishing on several conditions of anophthalmic volunteers. Participants were divided into two groups: intervention (IG, n = 10) and nonintervention (NIG, n = 6) groups. The anophthalmic cavity, contralateral eye, and prosthesis surface were evaluated at initial, day 15, and day 30 after repolishing. Microbiological analysis (colony-forming units), exfoliative cytology (conjunctiva inflammatory cells), sensory analysis (quantitative mechanical sensory test), tear production (Schirmer’s test), and conjunctival inflammation (clinical evaluation) were performed. Nonparametric tests were used to compare groups in the initial period and to analyze periods for the IG (p Candida albicans in the initial period than at 15 and 30 days after repolishing. The anophthalmic cavity had more palpebral inflammation than the contralateral eye. In conclusion, repolishing reduced the number of microorganisms and inflammatory signs over time.
