Denture-related stomatitis is commonly linked to the presence of which organism in the denture biofilm?

• A. Absence of Candida albicans
• B. Candida albicans presence
• C. Only bacteria
• D. Prosthetic material reaction

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that Candida albicans colonization in the denture biofilm is closely linked to denture-related stomatitis. Candida is a common oral fungus that readily forms biofilms on the acrylic surface of dentures. In the warm, moist environment under a denture, it adheres, multiplies, and can switch to hyphal forms that interact with the mucosa, contributing to inflammation and erythema beneath the denture. This fungal presence helps explain why stomatitis often improves with antifungal measures and rigorous denture hygiene; without Candida, the inflammatory condition is less likely to be driven by this organism, though other factors like hygiene, trauma, or material issues can contribute. So, the organism’s presence in the denture biofilm is the strongest link to denture-related stomatitis.