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[Ultrastructural studies on obstructive palatal sialadenitis in denture wearers]
M Fartasch1, W Niedermeier, N Vigneswaran
1Dermatologische Universitätsklinik Erlangen.
Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Mund-, Kiefer- Und Gesichts-Chirurgie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Denture use can cause obstructive palatal sialadenitis by altering salivary flow and mucus composition. Infections likely do not play a significant role in this condition, suggesting a need for further research into denture-related salivary gland issues.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Salivary gland research
- Denture-related complications
Background:
- Obstructive palatal sialadenitis is a condition affecting salivary glands.
- Denture wear is a potential contributing factor to palatal sialadenitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the ultrastructural changes in obstructive palatal sialadenitis.
- To compare salivary gland changes in denture wearers versus non-denture wearers.
Main Methods:
- Ultrastructural analysis of palatal salivary glands.
- Comparison of 7 denture wearers with 3 non-denture wearers (control group).
Main Results:
- Severe salivary flow stagnation observed in the excretory ducts of denture wearers.
- Intact mucous droplets found in duct lumina of denture wearers, unlike controls.
- Desquamation of duct and acinus cells altered mucus composition.
- Periductal infiltrate composed mainly of plasma cells and lymphocytes.
Conclusions:
- Denture use is associated with ultrastructural changes in palatal salivary glands.
- Salivary flow stagnation and altered mucus are key findings in denture-related sialadenitis.
- Microbial infections do not appear to be a primary factor in the pathogenesis.