Denture-related stomatitis

Denture-related stomatitis
Other namesDenture sore mouth,[1] denture stomatitis,[1] chronic atrophic candidiasis,[1] Candida-associated denture induced stomatitis,[2] and denture-associated erythematous stomatitis)[3]
SpecialtyDentistry

Denture-related stomatitis is a common condition where mild inflammation and redness of the oral mucous membrane occurs beneath a denture. In about 90% of cases, Candida species are involved,[4] which are normally a harmless component of the oral microbiota in many people. Denture-related stomatitis is the most common form of oral candidiasis (a yeast infection of the mouth). It is more common in elderly people, and in those who wear a complete upper denture (a denture which replaces all the upper teeth, worn by someone with no natural teeth in their upper jaw). Denture-related stomatitis is more likely to develop when the denture is left constantly in the mouth, rather than removing it during sleep, and when the denture is not cleaned regularly.

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  2. ^ Tyldesley, Anne Field, Lesley Longman in collaboration with William R. (2003). Tyldesley's Oral medicine (5th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 35–40. ISBN 978-0192631473.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Manfredi, M; Polonelli, L; Aguirre-Urizar, J; Carrozzo, M; McCullough, M (Aug 14, 2012). "Urban legends series: oral candidosis". Oral Diseases. 19 (3): 245–61. doi:10.1111/odi.12013. PMID 22998462.
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