Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question

The primary treatment for denture stomatitis (prosthesis-related candidiasis) is:

  1. Antifungal therapy plus denture hygiene (remove at night, clean/disinfect)
  2. A course of penicillin
  3. Surgical excision of the palate
  4. Whitening the denture
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Correct answer: A. Antifungal therapy plus denture hygiene (remove at night, clean/disinfect)

  • A. Correct. Treat with topical antifungals (e.g., nystatin), improve denture hygiene, leave the denture out at night, and relieve/reline an ill-fitting prosthesis.
  • B. Antibacterials do not treat a fungal infection.
  • C. Surgery is not indicated for denture stomatitis.
  • D. Cosmetic cleaning of the denture surface alone does not eradicate the infection.

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