Journal of Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis

Abstract

Candida Albicans Involvement in Denture-Related Stomatitis: A Serious and Real Clinical Concern

André LS Santos, Isadora S Carvalho, Juliano M Prata, Matheus B Martins, Lucieri OP Souza, Anna Clara M Galdino, Lys A Braga-Silva, Marta H Branquinha, Suely Maria Rodrigues and Lourimar VNF Sousa

Denture stomatitis, also known as atrophic candidiasis, remains the most frequent form of oral candidiasis, being detected in approximately 25%-65% of denture-wearing patients. Denture stomatitis is characterized by an erythematous inflammation of mucosal areas covered by prosthesis with preferential localization in the palatal mucosa. Although the clinical entity of this infectious disease is multifactorial, Candida albicans is the major etiological agent. The treatment of this oral infection is difficult because failures and recurrences are extremely common. In the present opinion article, we have presented a brief review on this oral pathology, summarizing the main predisposing factors, clinical diagnosis and current effective options to prevent and treat the affected population.