Yeasts were found in the mouths of 81.4% of persons with removable dentures; Candida albicans (alone or in combination with other yeasts) in 62.9%. Yeast incidence varied from 66% (31–40 years) to 95% (71–80 years). Findings are listed for tongue, teeth, and dentures. In dentures younger than one year, 49% were yeast-negative, while 21% showed massive/abundant yeast presence. In older than 4 years, 25% were negative and 55% positive. Clinical thrush was observed in 1.4%. The study also considered pathological changes under dentures, tongue and tonsil appearance, frequency of denture use, and use of antibiotics, corticoids, and cytostatics.
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