Question 268 · LDEK · Denture-related oral lesions
Patient who was using complete dentures 24 hours a day, against doctor’s advice, reported for a follow up visit after 6 months. Clinical examination revealed generalized oral mucosa inflammation. First recommendation in such a situation would be:
1) mycological examination;
2) denture disinfection with nystatin;
3) allergy testing;
4) applying antifungal agent on the mucosa;
5) advising the patient to discontinue using the dentures while sleeping and a follow up visit 7 days later.
2) denture disinfection with nystatin;
3) allergy testing;
4) applying antifungal agent on the mucosa;
5) advising the patient to discontinue using the dentures while sleeping and a follow up visit 7 days later.
- A. only 1.
- B. 1,2.
- C. 1,2,3.
- D. 1,2,4.
- E. only 5.
Hint
Generalized inflammation under dentures worn round the clock suggests a specific microbial cause that should be confirmed first.
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