Angular Cheilitis in elderly patient with diabetes mellitus and decrease of vertical dimensions
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v53i5.61
- Author:
Rahmi
1
;
Ayu Fresno Argadianti
1
;
Desiana Radithia
1
;
Bagus Soebadi
1
Author Information
1. Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Angular cheilitis
- MeSH:
Diabetes Mellitus;
Vertical Dimension
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2019;53(5):440-443
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Our patient is a 61-year-old, male, heavy smoker, and diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM) who sought medical intervention due to complaints of painful lesions on the left and right corners of the mouth. The patient lost a lot of teeth, only two remained intact and has never used dentures. We present a case of angular cheilitis in an elderly patient with DM and a decrease of vertical dimensions. Clinical management includes anamnesis, clinical examination, treatment and elimination of predisposing factors through integrated multidisciplinary treatment.
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