Case Study/Short Answer (1 point) A 68-year-old female patie…

Case Study/Short Answer (1 point) A 68-year-old female patient has a maxillary denture that she does not remove at night. A dental examination reveals the palatal gingival is red. The area that is erythematous is outlined by the denture.   The patient is upset because she has to take her denture out at night. Explain the rationale for this.    

Case Study/Short Answer (1 point) A 68-year-old female patie…

Case Study/Short Answer (1 point) A 68-year-old female patient has a maxillary denture that she does not remove at night. A dental examination reveals the palatal gingival is red. The area that is erythematous is outlined by the denture.   Why is the tissue red under the patient’s denture?