CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF ORAL AND PERIORAL CANDIDOSIS

Candidal infections are common oral-opportunistic microbial disease en countered in the practice of stomatology and oral medicine. With chang es in population demographics, there has been an overall increase in t he incidence in opportunistic mycotic infections. The increased involv ement of several candidal species in oral mucositis and perioral derma titis is a significant problem in medical dental practice. Recent adva nces in determining mechanisms involved and the clinical significance of these mycotic organisms have confirmed the wide distribution, chron icity, and other unique characteristics of Candida in localized mucosa l and disseminated disease conditions. Correspondingly, the developmen t of alternative antifungal regimens has enhanced the ability of clini cians to manage candidal mucositis effectively.