A treatment of drug resistant denture stomatitis by microbiological analysis and adjuvant therapy: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2022.38.2.120
- Author:
Young-Gyun SONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2022;38(2):120-126
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In severe cases of denture stomatitis, antifungal drugs are sometimes ineffective. This case is a 72-year-old patient who was prescribed fluconazole for five months but had no improvement in symptoms. After re-diagnosis, medication was performed, and temporary dentures were fabricated for oral rehabilitation. This report describes that microbiological analysis and adjuvant therapy can be helpful, in case does not improve symptoms even with continuous medication of antifungal agent.
