Oral candidal infection and denture stomatitis: a comprehensive review

J Am Dent Assoc. 1992 Jan;123(1):46-51. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1992.0023.

Abstract

Denture stomatitis rarely occurs without at least one predisposing factor that lowers patient resistance. A new disinfection technique for dentures and oral tissue may eliminate topical or anti-fungal drug use.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Candidiasis, Oral / complications*
  • Candidiasis, Oral / immunology
  • Denture, Partial, Removable / adverse effects
  • Disinfection / methods
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Cellular
  • Opportunistic Infections / complications*
  • Stomatitis, Denture / complications*
  • Stomatitis, Denture / immunology