denture stomatitis

denture stomatitis: inflammation of the oral mucosa seen in some patients with new dentures or with old, ill-fitting ones, caused by Candida albicans; characterized by redness, swelling, and pain of mucosa that is in contact with the denture. Called also chronic atrophic candidiasis and denture sore mouth.

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denture sore mouth — denture stomatitis … Medical dictionary
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