This granular, erythematous papillary surface of the palatal vault was caused by:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An ill-fitting suction area of a maxillary denture can cause granular, erythematous papillary surface of the palatal vault. The constant pressure and friction from the ill-fitting denture can cause irritation and inflammation of the tissue. Poor oral hygiene and soaking the denture in caustic rinses can also cause irritation, but they would not typically result in a granular, papillary surface. The denture flange may also cause irritation, but it would not typically result in a granular surface.

This Granular, Erythematous Papillary Surface of the Palatal Vault Was