Carlos Bruzon Varona¹* and Maritza Oliva Perez²

¹Senior Lecturer, School of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences University of Guyana
²School of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences University of Guyana

*Corresponding Author: Carlos Bruzon Varona, Senior Lecturer, School of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences University of Guyana

Received: February 10, 2025; Published: February 26, 2025

Abstract

Patients who wear removable dentures are often associated with various denture-related oral mucosal lesions (OMLs). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of these lesions in removable denture patients. The study consisted of 122 patients with various denture-induced oral mucosal lesions, selected from a total of 187 removable denture wearers who attended the Department of Prosthodontics in 2023 and met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Secondary data sources were used to obtain demographics and clinical features of the participants, while additional data were collected via telephone interviews after obtaining consent. Data on gender, age, duration of denture use, and hygiene care were obtained. All data were tabulated and analyzed. The findings were presented using statistical analyses, including percentages and chi-square test p-values, through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS 20.0).
The results showed a high prevalence of oral mucosal lesions among denture wearers, with 65.2% (122 out of 187 individuals) affected. Denture stomatitis was the most common lesion, found in 68.0% of patients, followed by traumatic ulcers (6.55%) and flabby ridge (5.73%). Denture-induced oral mucosal lesions were most prevalent in patients aged 46–55 years (36.0%) and were more common among female complete denture wearers (68.0%).
This study highlights the prevalence of various denture-induced oral mucosal lesions in removable denture patients and underscores the need for greater attention to the oral health of these patients, as their needs increase with changes in oral environment conditions.

Keywords: Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions; Denture-Related Lesions; Denture Stomatitis

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Citation

Citation: Carlos Bruzon Varona and Maritza Oliva Perez. “Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions in Removable Dentures Wearers at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre. Prosthodontics DepartmeActa Scientific Dental Sciences 9.3 (2025): 62-71.

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