The Candida species that are important for the development of atrophic glossitis in xerostomia patients

The purpose of this study was to clarify the species of Candida that are important for the development of atrophic glossitis in xerostomia patients. A total of 231 patients with subjective dry mouth were enrolled in the present study. Logistic regression analysis was performed to clarify the contribution of each Candida species and other variables to the development of atrophic glossitis. The dependent variable was the absence/presence of...