Denture induced Stomatitis

Denture induced Stomatitis is an infection of oral mucosa caused by fungus in the area covered by a denture. It usually occurs in the upper jaw.

Photograph of denture induced Stomatitis of the upper jaw.

Causes

Wearing an unfit denture which traumatizes the oral tissue.
Wearing a denture that is not thoroughly cleaned.
Not taking the denture off at night before bed creates a favourable environment that allows fungus to grow.

Symptoms

Rashes will appear at the early stage.
Rashes will then enlarge.
Sometimes even desquamate.
Swelling of the affected area.
Feeling of pain.

Management

Photograph showing a denture being immersed in water.

Immerse the denture in water overnight

Consult a dentist and rinse with medicated mouthwash as instructed.
Remove the denture every night before bed so that the mucosa gets rest.
You must clean the denture thoroughly with toothbrush and detergent, rinse the denture and then soak it in a glass of water overnight.

If the denture doesn't fit well, you should go to a dentist for adjustment or replacement.