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Diagnoses

Oral candidiasis

Common related diagnoses

It is possible that this diagnosis is part of a larger problem. Treating this condition may not treat the underlying cause. This condition may also lead to other problems. Here are some possible related diagnoses to investigate and talk to your dentist about.

Contact allergies to denture materials (especially nickel-containing partial denture alloys) may resemble atrophic candidiasis. Dry mouth ("xerostomia") may also predispose a patient to developing oral candidiasis. Angular cheilitis, a fungal infection at the corners of the mouth, commonly occurs in patients who have lost enough teeth (or tooth structure) that their bite has "collapsed", a condition known as "loss of vertical dimension of occlusion.

More information on dental diagnoses

Edentulism
Dental diagnosis image: Edentulism, missing teeth
Edentulism refers to permanent teeth which are lost from a place that once had them. An edentulous site is a position in the mouth previously occupied by a tooth. An edentulous area...
Loss of vertical dimension of occlusion
Dental diagnosis image: Bite collapse, Loss of vertical dimension of occlusion
Loss of vertical dimension of occlusion ("bite collapse") occurs in one of two situations. In the first, the patient grinds ("bruxes") their teeth so aggressively, and reduces the biting surfaces so extensively...
Metal allergies
Dental diagnosis image: Base metal allergy
Metal allergies are relatively common in dentistry, most often experienced by women who wear removable partial dentures that have reinforcing frameworks made of metals contained in costume jewelry. The most common...
Xerostomia
Dental diagnosis image: Xerostomia, dry mouth
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is a condition caused by decreased salivary flow. It is characterized by...