Denture stomatitis, also known as denture-induced stomatitis or denture-related stomatitis, is a common oral mucosal lesion that primarily affects denture wearers, characterized by inflammation of the palatal mucosa underneath the denture base. Often presenting as a sore mouth or redness of the mucosal surface, this condition is typically associated with poor oral hygiene measures, ill-fitting dentures, and the accumulation of microorganisms, particularly fungi-related (Candida species infection), on the denture-fitting surface. Key Facts Denture stomatitis (also known as denture sore mouth) is a common condition characterized by inflammation of the oral mucosa beneath a denture It affects a significant number of denture wearers and can be caused by fungal infection, poor…