Figure 3.

Effect of four methods (UVC, ozone, solution, and spray) used for the disinfection of C-silicones (Zetaplus and Oranwash L) contaminated with oral pathogens (S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, and C. albicans); the control material was contaminated but not disinfected; p < 0.05 for all comparisons between the study (disinfected) groups and the control group (non-disinfected); detailed results of statistical analysis are included in Table 3. S. aureus—Staphylococcus aureus; P. aeruginosa—Pseudomonas aeruginosa; C. albicans—Candida albicans; UVC—ultraviolet C.