Evidence Regarding the Treatment of Denture Stomatitis

Denture stomatitis is a common inflammatory condition affecting the mucosa underlying complete dentures. It is associated with denture microbial biofilm, poor denture hygiene, poor denture quality, and nocturnal denture use. Numerous treatment methodologies have been used to treat stomatitis; howeve...

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Published in:Journal of prosthodontics 2016-06, Vol.25 (4), p.288-301
Main Authors: Yarborough, Alexandra, Cooper, Lyndon, Duqum, Ibrahim, Mendonça, Gustavo, McGraw, Kathleen, Stoner, Lisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Candida albicans
complete denture
Dentistry
Denture stomatitis
Denture, Complete
Humans
oral fungal infections
Oral Hygiene
Stomatitis
Stomatitis, Denture
systematic review
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Summary:Denture stomatitis is a common inflammatory condition affecting the mucosa underlying complete dentures. It is associated with denture microbial biofilm, poor denture hygiene, poor denture quality, and nocturnal denture use. Numerous treatment methodologies have been used to treat stomatitis; however, a gold standard treatment has not been identified. The aim of this systematic review is to report on the current knowledge available in studies representing a range of evidence on the treatment of denture stomatitis.
ISSN:1059-941X
1532-849X
DOI:10.1111/jopr.12454