What Would You Do?
Robert Henry, DMD, MPH
What is the diagnosis?
Denture stomatitis
What would you do?
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Treat mouth with topical antifungals for 2 weeks, soak dentures in chlorhexidine or nystatin, and encourage patient to remove dentures from the mouth for at least 8 hours each night
Robert Henry, DMD, MPH
What is the diagnosis?
Xerostomia
What would you do?
Assess and address contributing medicine and diseases, educate on the importance of good oral hygiene and topical fluorides, and recommend regular hydration and salivary substitutes.
Keith Sinusas, MD
What is the diagnosis?
Leukoplakia
What would you do?
Perform or refer for biopsy if lesion persists for more than 2 weeks.
Ellen Eisenberg, DMD
What is the diagnosis?
Angular Cheilitis
What would you do?
Encourage patient to wear his/her dentures daily and treat with topical antifungal.
John McDowell, DDS
What is the diagnosis?
Gingivitis
What would you do?
Instruct in good oral hygiene and refer for regular dental visits.