More common in females. Develops usually in relation to the labial or buccal periphery of a denture. Incidence increases with age. Most common when a denture opposes natural teeth.
Small areas are asymptomatic.
Large areas may become ulcerated and infected which leads to inflammation and pain. Removal of denture. Denture relieved over area and temporary soft lining applied. Allows the elimination of infection and inflammation prior to surgical removal. Assessment of the type of surgery is dependant on whether the excess tissue can be removed without impairing the sulcus depth and final denture-bearing area.