| Papillary Hyperplasia of the Palate |
What is Papillary Hyperplasia of the Palate?
Papillary hyperplasia of the palate is the technical name for
small, tightly packed papillary (wart-like protuberances)
growths (of normal tissue cells) that develop in the area of
the mouth where the dentures are worn constantly. The
roof of the mouth may have a 'pebbled' appearance.
The lining of the mouth is often red and swollen -
particularly if the papillary hyperplasia is accompanied by
Candidiasis (a Thrush infection).
Papillary hyperplasia of the palate is the technical name for
small, tightly packed papillary (wart-like protuberances)
growths (of normal tissue cells) that develop in the area of
the mouth where the dentures are worn constantly. The
roof of the mouth may have a 'pebbled' appearance.
The lining of the mouth is often red and swollen -
particularly if the papillary hyperplasia is accompanied by
Candidiasis (a Thrush infection).
| Papillary Hyperplasia of the Palate |
Why are its Causes?
The condition may be caused by minor injury, ill-fitting
dentures, not cleaning the dentures properly, sleeping with
the dentures in or by a chronic Thrush infection (also known
as denture stomatitis).
What is the treatment?
Papillary hyperplasia usually needs to be surgically
removed (by scalpel, cryosurgery, electro-surgery or with a
laser) before the denture is placed, although mild cases
may respond to anti-fungal treatment.
Am I likely to get it again?
The administration of topical anti-fungal therapy, removal of
mechanical trauma caused by the denture and re-
inforcement of hygienic measures ease the disappearance
of the papillary hyperplasia.
However, local recurrences are frequent if predisposing
factors persist.
Useful Websites:
Emedicine.com (Dermatology)
Wikipedia
The condition may be caused by minor injury, ill-fitting
dentures, not cleaning the dentures properly, sleeping with
the dentures in or by a chronic Thrush infection (also known
as denture stomatitis).
What is the treatment?
Papillary hyperplasia usually needs to be surgically
removed (by scalpel, cryosurgery, electro-surgery or with a
laser) before the denture is placed, although mild cases
may respond to anti-fungal treatment.
Am I likely to get it again?
The administration of topical anti-fungal therapy, removal of
mechanical trauma caused by the denture and re-
inforcement of hygienic measures ease the disappearance
of the papillary hyperplasia.
However, local recurrences are frequent if predisposing
factors persist.
Useful Websites:
Emedicine.com (Dermatology)
Wikipedia
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