Abstract
This study evaluated the prevalence of soft tissue lesions caused by removable dentures in patients treated in a referral stomatology service of the Bahia, Brazil. Study Design: A total of 644 records were reviewed, and 87 of these were from patients with soft tissue lesions related to removable dental prostheses. Gender, age, clinical and histopathological diagnosis, and anatomical site were annotated according to a specific schedule. Data analysis was performed with GraphPad Prism 5.0. Results: Women were predominantly affected (75.86%; n = 66). The mean age at first diagnosis was 56.66 years (SD: ±13.45). Candidiasis and inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia were the most frequent lesions and affected 39.42% (n = 41) and 38.46% (n = 40), respectively, of the patients. The palate was the main anatomical site involved in candidiasis (p < 0.05) and the alveolar mucosa had higher levels of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Patients with soft lesions related to removable prostheses should be advised about hygiene practices, maintenance, and use of the removable dental prosthesis.
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