Čes. stomatol. Prakt. zub. lék. (Czech Dental Journal) 2000; 100(2)
Oral Candidiasis
- 1 Stomatologická klinika Plzeň, přednosta prof. MUDr. J. Kilian, DrSc.
- 2 Ústřední vojenský zdravotní ústav, pobočka Plzeň, mikrobiologické oddělení
Oral candidiasis is even nowadays an urgent medical problem. In dental practice different forms and clinical pictures of Candida infections are encountered. A specific place is held by denture-induced stomatitis. The authors present basic general findings on Candidayeasts, a list of clinical entities and their manifestations on the oral mucosa, the most important microbiological examination methods and possible general and local therapy.
Keywords: oral candidiasis; denture-induced stomatitis (denture stomatitis); yeast
Published: June 1, 2000 Show citation
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