title: Denture sore mouth.
abstract: Denture sore mouth is most often caused by improperly fitting dentures. Ulcers, stomatitis, hyperplasia, bone resorption, and chronic candidiasis may develop under improperly fitting dentures. If extensive bone resorption occurs, dental implants may be necessary. Malignant changes can develop.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Reeve
authors.forename: N B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Van Roekel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000473:pathology; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000209:etiology; D003778:Dentures; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology; D013280:Stomatitis; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology