Chronic Atrophic Candidiasis
Question. Write short note on chronic atrophic candidiasis.
candida-associated denture stomatitis
Answer.
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It is also known as denture-induced stomatitis.
It is a clinical manifestation of erythematous candidiasis.
Candida albicans is present in the lesion.
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Clinical Features
- Lesion is present under complete or partial denture.
- Most commonly seen in females in palate.
- Patient complains of soreness and dryness of mouth.
- Lesion shows patchy distribution and is associated with speckled curd-like white lesion.
- Tissue of palate becomes bright red, edematous and granular.
- Redness of mucosa is limited till the area covered by denture.
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Treatment
Clotrimazole and nystatin ointments are applied after meal and at bed time 3 to 4 times.
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