title: Denture sore mouth.
abstract: The majority of the lesions associated with DSM are preventable and can be managed successfully by the dental professional. The hyperplastic tissue response seen in denture wearing patients generally requires surgical excision and follow-up. Health care providers should be encouraged to ask patients to remove their prostheses during a thorough examination of the oral tissues. In addition, patients should be asked about the fit and comfort of their dentures, and referred to their dental health care team for appropriate follow-up when required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Specialties, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW Rochester, MN 55905, USA. kupp.leo@mayo.edu
authors.forename: Leo I
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Kupp
authors.forename: Phillip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Sheridan
mesh_terms: D002613:Cheilitis / Q000209:etiology; D003778:Dentures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D019226:Oral Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000209:etiology