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Denture stomatitis. A clinical, electron-microscopic, microradiographic and light-microscopic study.
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
|January 1, 1975
Summary
Denture stomatitis persisted in 90% of patients despite treatment. Histological analysis revealed significant epithelial and inflammatory changes, suggesting immunological factors contribute to this oral condition.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Immunology
Background:
- Denture stomatitis is a common oral condition.
- Previous treatment aimed to resolve denture stomatitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-examine patients treated for denture stomatitis.
- To histologically investigate persistent denture stomatitis.
Main Methods:
- Histological examination of palatal mucosa biopsies.
- Microradiography and electron microscopy were utilized.
- Re-examination of 10 patients two years post-treatment.
Main Results:
- Denture stomatitis persisted in 90% of patients.
- Epithelial thinning and absence of stratum corneum were observed.
- Inflammatory cell infiltration (plasma cells, lymphocytes) was prominent in epithelium and connective tissue.
Conclusions:
- Denture stomatitis involves significant inflammatory and epithelial changes.
- These changes resemble chronic marginal gingivitis.
- Immunological phenomena likely influence the tissue response in denture stomatitis.