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Oral mucosal disorders in denture wearers.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|February 1, 1985
Summary
Denture wearers often experience oral health issues like infections and lesions, influenced by age and tissue condition. Some patients with symptoms but no visible changes may have psychological factors impacting their complaints.
Area of Science:
- Oral Medicine
- Geriatric Dentistry
- Dental Prosthetics
Background:
- Denture use is common in aging populations.
- Denture-related oral conditions are prevalent.
- Understanding these conditions is crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common symptoms and intraoral findings in denture wearers.
- To explore factors influencing these oral health problems.
- To investigate the role of psychological components in persistent complaints.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination of denture wearers.
- Assessment of intraoral mucosa.
- Identification of common abnormalities and symptoms.
Main Results:
- Common issues include candidal infections and traumatic lesions.
- Patient age and denture-bearing mucosa characteristics influence problem types.
- A subset of patients with symptoms but no oral changes had psychological factors.
Conclusions:
- Denture-related oral issues are multifactorial, involving biological and potentially psychological elements.
- Addressing both physical and psychological aspects may be necessary for comprehensive patient management.
- Further research into the psychological component of denture-related complaints is warranted.