Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2017
Volume : Volume 7
Issue : Issue 2
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Dr. C. Nagappan
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Background: The most common adverse sequelae of wearing an ill fitting or a poorly maintained removable dental prosthesis is denture stomatitis. Denture stomatitis is an erythematous inflammatory reaction of the denture bearing mucosa, usually palatal mucosa. The prevalence of denture stomatitis is about 50% among complete denture wearers. The etiology is multi-factorial with a lot of predisposing factors. The commonly associated pathogenic organism is Candida albicans. This article reviews the etio-pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of denture stomatitis.
Keywords: Denture stomatitis, Candida albicans, predisposing factors, antifungal agents.
