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Denture Stomatitis. By: Tiffany Montes. What is Denture Stomatitis?. Denture stomatitis is a candidiasis (fungal infection) that occurs only beneath a denture. It can be asymptomatic or symptomatic causing a burning sensation, discomfort and bad taste. . Candida albicans. Diploid fungus
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Denture Stomatitis By: Tiffany Montes
What is Denture Stomatitis? Denture stomatitis is a candidiasis (fungal infection) that occurs only beneath a denture. It can be asymptomatic or symptomatic causing a burning sensation, discomfort and bad taste.
Candida albicans • Diploid • fungus • Kingdom: • Fungi • Class: • Saccharomycetes • Genius: • Candida candidaconquered.wordpress.com
8 different types of Candida • Candida albicans • Candida glabrara • Candida tropicalis • Candida guilliermondii • Candida cruser • Candida parapsilosis • Candida stelatoidea • Candida kefyr
Question time • What is another name for denture stomatitis? • Chronic atrophic candidiasis • Papillary hyperplasia • Palatal papillomatosis • All of the above
Correct Answer is… D) All of the above
Contributing factors: • denture wearers • Candida albicans • Poor oral hygiene • Lack of knowledge: removing @ night • Smoking • Ill fitting dentures • Decreased salivary flow • Vitamin A deficiency
Newton’s Classification ofDenture stomatitis • Type 1= localized inflammation • Type 2= diffuse erythema (redness) without hyperplasia • Type 3= Inflammation, erythema and involves papillary hyperplasia
CASE STUDY William aka Sal
William • 62 year old Caucasian male • Currently under the care of a physician • Previously hospitalized: Hernia 1996 ; broken neck 1995 • Last visit 3months ago for a cleaning? (1 yr) Coming to CCC since 2008
Medical History “Yes” answers • Arthritis • Cold Sores • Drug addiction • Hepatitis • High blood pressure • Persistent cough • Psychiatric disorders • Recreational drug use • STD’s • Tobacco use • Other-smoking herbs
EO/IOSignificant findings • 2 5x5mm bilateral scars above eyebrows (from halo brace) • Red, irritated tissue on upper ridge bilaterally • Multiple red papules on hard palate (12x6mm)= Denture stomatitis • Slightly fissured and coated tongue • Xerostomia
Dental History • William has a (FUD) full upper denture. -Fits poorly, chewed by dog uniquedental.co.nz
Dental Findings • Gen. 6-7mm pockets • Gen BOP • Gen. 4-5 mm recession • Loc. class II mobility • Loc. class 1 furcations • Gen. Horizontal bone loss Case Class V AAP IIB
QUESTION TIME: • If Williams probing depth was 7mm and his recession was 5mm, his total CAL (clinical attachment level) would be? A) 12mm B) 10mm C) 2mm
CORRECT ANSWER IS… A) 12mm *Can anyone tell me the Clinical attachment loss??
Social History • Previous Meth/Cocaine addiction; quit in 1985 • Tobacco use previously • Patient wears an ankle monitor • On probation so can’t smoke marijuana • Currently smoking herbs from co-op (Mullen, Mugwart, Catnip, White sage, Yerba Santa, Damiana) • Has a dog that he speaks of at every visit
Chief Complaint • William just wants his teeth cleaned and to prevent loosing more teeth. • Would like to find a place to fix his dentures. • Mentioned getting rid of gaps in his teeth and whitening them.
Oral Hygiene Status • Appointment 1= 1.66 • Appointment 2= 1.66 • Overall Fair according to the OHI-S. Only scored from lower teeth. *Reviewed denture brushing on each appointment. Gum go betweens for diastemas.
Oral Hygiene Status Cont. • Oral hygiene with dentures= non existent • No removal of dentures • No cleaning of dentures • Broken dentures • Brushed remaining teeth well. Just struggled with interproximal areas.
Concerns Denture stomatitis Carrington College California DH Clinic
Concerns Denture stomatitis Carrington College California DH Clinic
QUESTION TIME: • According to Newton’s Classification of denture stomatitis, William is a Type…? A) Type 1 B) Type 2 C) Type 3 D) He does not have denture stomatitis
CORRECT ANSWER IS… C) Type 3 due to involvement of papillary hyperplasia
Possible causes: • Smoking with dentures in • Leaving dentures in to sleep • Not cleaning dentures • Ill fitting dentures
Suggested Modifications • Removing dentures while smoking/quitting • Daily denture brushing/cleaning • Removing dentures to sleep • Denture reline or new dentures
Treatment Plan • 1st appointment: 7 PA’s, local anesthesia, SRP LR sextant, tobacco/herb cessation, Medical referral for denture stomatitis. • 2nd appointment: Tobacco/herb cessation, local anesthesia, SRP mand. anterior sextant and LL sextant, dental referral. Recommend 3mon recare appointment.
THE 8 HUMAN NEEDS • Protection from health risks • Freedom from fear and stress • Freedom from pain • Wholesome facial image • Skin & mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck • Biologically sound and functional dentition • Conceptualization and problem solving • Responsibility for oral health.
Williams Unmet needs (7) • Protection from health risks • Freedom from fear and stress • Wholesome facial image • Skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck • Biologically sound and functional dentition • Conceptualization and problem solving • Responsibility for oral health
In Conclusion… • Denture stomatitis was not being cared for and grew from 12x6mm to 20x10mm • Patient didn’t seem concerned • I would have liked to recommend some of the research findings, but was unsure about liability to the clinic and myself. • Additional denture care and tobacco cessation could be beneficial.
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