A patient who wears a removable prosthesis develops erythematous candidiasis limited to the denture-bearing palatal mucosa. This is:

Correct answer: A. Denture stomatitis (prosthesis-related candidiasis)

• A. Correct. Denture stomatitis is Candida-associated erythema of the tissue covered by the denture, from continuous wear/poor hygiene.
• B. Median rhomboid glossitis affects the tongue dorsum.
• C. Angular cheilitis affects the corners of the mouth.
• D. Leukoplakia is a white, non-wipeable plaque, not erythematous candidiasis.