Question 40 (part 2) · LDEK · Denture-related oral lesions

Indicate the causes of prosthetic stomatopathy:

1) weakening of the defensive processes of oral cavity mucosa;
2) impaired saliva secretion;
3) elevated level of blood and salivary glucose;
4) inadequate denture hygiene.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. 2,3,4.
  3. C. 3,4.
  4. D. 1,3.
  5. E. all of the above mentioned.
Hint

Think of both local and systemic factors that favour Candida overgrowth under a denture base.

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