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Denture Stomatitis (Section 3) - Coggle Diagram
Denture Stomatitis (Section 3)
Eliminate the cause? :explode:
Denture hygiene
dentures + skin under them -cleaned properly
Clean with soft toothbrush + mild soap
once cleaned, put it in dry place, not in water to reduce repetitive growth of yeast.
after evry meal, rinse ur mouth + dentures to remove food particles
If stains, soak ovrnight in solution of white vinegar (1:4)
Cut down on
SMOKING :fire:
as it makes symptoms worse
Loose denture (poor fit)
temp options
Reline/remodelling?
add soft plastic inside the denture
so, that it fits accurately + acts as a cushion
:check: Adv
quick
cheaper
soothing effect
same day procedure
:green_cross: Disadv
temp solution
wud require frequent adjustments
added cost
can chip off easily
trim overextended surfaces - in tht case dentures will become loose
Permanent solution :<3:
make a new denture acc to new shape of gums
:check:Adv
stays longer perfect fit - will be adjusted every yr
stronger
:green_cross: Disadv more expensive few appts
Angular cheilitis
Antifungals
:star:
Clotrimazole 1% cream
Miconazole 2% cream
For 14 days, evn aftr symptoms resolve
If burning sensation
:fire:
add hydrocortisone 1% cream
Written pamphlets abt all these conditions :!!:
Referral to GP
:warning:
if condition does nt resolve, we will organise some blood test to rule out of there's any deficiency
Review
:warning: in 1 week bt sometimes it cn take upto a month to completely resolve.