[Denture stomatitis - definition, etiology, classification and treatment].
Denture stomatitis pertains to a number of pathological symptoms in the oral cavity caused by wearing acrylic dentures. Etiological factors include: mucosal trauma, fungal infection and accumulation of denture plaque. All of these factors appear to increase the ability of Candida albicans to colonize both the denture and oral mucosal surfaces. Antifungal treatment can eradicate C. albicans contamination and relieve stomatitis symptoms. Early diagnosis of the lesion is essential to assure rational therapy.
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D002176:Candida albicans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000382:microbiology*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000209:etiology; D003778:Dentures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000293:injuries* / Q000382:microbiology; D013282:Stomatitis, Denture / Q000382:microbiology*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology