Prevalence and risk factors associated with denture-related stomatitis in healthy subjects attending
June 27th, 2008 | by admin |Prevalence and risk factors associated with denture-related stomatitis in healthy subjects attending a dental teaching hospital in North Jordan.
There is scant information regarding the prevalence of denture-related stomatitis (DRS) in Jordan. AIMS: The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of DRS in a group of healthy Jordanian subjects wearing removable complete dentures, and to investigate for the factors that may be associated with this infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 300 complete denture patients attending a dental teaching centre in North Jordan for replacement dentures were examined thoroughly for the presence of DRS. Demographic data, including denture-wearing habits, duration of denture usage and smoking, were also obtained. Oral mucosal tissues were examined for signs of denture trauma. Dentures were assessed for plaque accumulation. RESULTS: Of the 300 subjects examined, 175 were male and 125 were female. The overall prevalence of DRS in males and females was 52% (157/300). Increased plaque deposits (plaque indices 2 and 3) were significantly more prevalent in subjects with severe forms of DRS (p<0.01). Dentures that were more than 20 years old were located in the group of subjects with grade 2 and 3 infections. A total of 86% of patients with DRS complained of denture trauma compared to 10% of subjects with healthy mucosa, and 87% of the DRS group wore dentures continuously day and night. A total of 70% of subjects with grade 3 DRS were heavy smokers (more than 15 cigarettes/day). CONCLUSION: Local factors studied contributed significantly to the development of DRS in healthy subjects and are important factors to be considered in the pathogenesis of this infection.
Al-Dwairi ZN.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. ziadd@just.edu.jo