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<journal-meta>
<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id>
<journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id>
<journal-title-group>
<journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title>
</journal-title-group>
<issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn>
<issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name>
</publisher>
</journal-meta>
<article-meta>
<article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">261</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.40112</article-id>
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<subj-group subj-group-type="heading">
<subject>Dentistry</subject>
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</article-categories>
<title-group>
<article-title>Comprehensive Overview of Denture Stomatitis from Etiology to Prevention
</article-title>
</title-group>
<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Binhuraib</surname>
<given-names>Haitham</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alqhatani</surname>
<given-names>Aliya</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alhasher</surname>
<given-names>Haifa</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alshehri</surname>
<given-names>Sarah</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alhudiry</surname>
<given-names>Arwa</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alqhtani</surname>
<given-names>Fatmah</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Almohaya</surname>
<given-names>Deema</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alqahtani</surname>
<given-names>Rahaf</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alobaid</surname>
<given-names>Ahmed</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alshahrani</surname>
<given-names>Aseelah</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>AlHajari</surname>
<given-names>Rana</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname>Alreshide</surname>
<given-names>Ashwaq</given-names>
</name>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<pub-date pub-type="ppub">
<day>30</day>
<month>11</month>
<year>-0001</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>4</volume>
<issue>1 </issue>
<fpage>97</fpage>
<lpage>104</lpage>
<permissions>
<copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement>
<copyright-year>2009</copyright-year>
<license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">
<license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p>
</license>
</permissions>
<abstract>
<p>Denture stomatitis (DS) is an oral mucosal inflammation prevalent among denture wearers, characterized by diffuse or localized erythematous inflammation. Its occurrence, affecting 20%–80% of denture users globally, is nearly equal across genders, with a slight female predominance. The condition__ampersandsign#39;s etiology is multifaceted, involving poor oral and denture hygiene, continuous denture wear (especially overnight), and ill-fitting dentures leading to trauma. Candida albicans, along with other microbial agents, play a significant role in DS pathogenesis, facilitated by an environment conducive to fungal growth. Treatment and prevention strategies focus on patient education, behavior modification, and routine dental care. These include daily mechanical cleaning and appropriate disinfection of dentures, periodic professional maintenance, and avoiding constant denture wear. The review emphasizes the importance of distinguishing cleaning from disinfection and sterilization, highlighting effective methods like immersion in sodium hypochlorite solutions and microwave irradiation. Despite the efficacy of antifungal treatments, their use is limited due to the potential for recurrence. The review underscores the necessity for continuous commitment to denture hygiene and the benefits of using high-quality prosthodontic materials for denture maintenance and replacement. A comprehensive approach to managing DS contributes to the long-term resolution of clinical signs and reduces health risks in vulnerable populations.
</p>
</abstract>
<kwd-group>
<kwd>denture stomatitis</kwd>
<kwd> Candida albicans</kwd>
<kwd> oral hygiene</kwd>
<kwd> denture care</kwd>
<kwd> antifungal treatment</kwd>
<kwd> prosthodontics</kwd>
</kwd-group>
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