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Continuing denture stomatitis case: if epulis persists after denture adjustment and antifungal therapy, next step?

  1. Take new denture impression immediately
  2. Prescribe corticosteroids
  3. Surgical excision of the lesion
  4. Continue antifungal for 3 more months
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Correct answer: C. Surgical excision of the lesion

Papillary hyperplasia that PERSISTS after removing the causative factor and completing antifungal therapy requires SURGICAL EXCISION (or laser/electrosurgery). Fibrotic tissue cannot regress once established. New denture fabricated after tissue healing.

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