Lingual Discomfort in Edentulous PatientsLingual Discomfort in Edentulous Patients
Introduction of mandibular denture discomfortEdentulous patients often return for post-insertion adjustments after receiving complete mandibular dentures or overdentures. While most concerns are related to stability, retention, or occlusion, a significant number report lingual discomfort ranging from mild irritation to ulcerations—due to contact between the tongue and the denture.These symptoms can