PMID: 29847720Jan 1, 2016Paper

Oral Thrush of Tongue with Erythematous 'Kissing Lesion' on the Palate Complicating Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Therapy

International Journal of Orthodontics
Nurharnani HarunChong Huat Siar

Abstract

Oral candidiasis is a well-recognized opportunistic fungal infection whereas orthodontic therapy is a well-established treatment with few risks. We report here an unusual case of oral thrush of tongue with erythematous palatal 'kissing lesion' in an otherwise healthy 16-year-old girl, complicated by her fixed orthodontic appliance and low salivary pH.

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