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Volume 4 Issue 3 (May - June, 2016)

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ORAL MICROBIAL FLORA IN DENTURE WEARERS - A REVIEW
Deepthi P V, Teny Fernandez, Karthikeyan S

Denture plaque is the term used to describe the dense microbial layer on the fitting surface of a denture. Electron microscopic studies of denture plaque have shown that their structure is similar to dental plaque. Denture associated stomatitis is the condition more commonly associated with such denture wearers. No two dentures have the same spectra of microorganisms. Removal of denture plaque helps in the healing of denture associated lesions.
Key words: Denture plaque, denture stomatitis, oral microbial flora, denture wearer.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Teny Fernandez, Azhikkakath House, XVII/1657 (B), Mundamveli P.O, PIN-682507, Ernakulam, Kerala. E-mail: tenyfernandez@gmail.com

This article may be cited as:  P V Deepthi, Fernandez T, S Karthikeyan. Oral microbial flora in denture wearers - A Review. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(3):92-94.

 
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