Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Denture stomatitis (DS) designates the inflammation of the oral mucosa mostly the palatal, underlying a denture. The present study was conducted to assess cases of denture stomatitis. Materials & Methods: 180 cases of complete denture wearer having denture stomatitis were diagnosis of DS based on DS-modified Newton’s index (NI): 0 = no inflammation; 1 = pin-point hyperemia; 2 = diffuse erythema; and 3 = papillary hyperplasia) in the complete denture wearers. Denture hygiene and year of denture wearing was also recorded. Results: Grading 0 was seen in 0%, 1 in 30%, 2 in 25% and 3 in 45%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Denture age was 1-5 years in 45%, 5-10 years in 35% and >10 years in 20%. Denture hygiene was good in 28%, satisfactory in 24% and poor in 48%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Common risk factors for denture stomatitis were chronic denture wearer and poor oral hygiene. Key words: Denture stomatitis, Oral hygiene, Denture age.