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Broken and sore corners of the mouth in patients are no uncommon occurence for dentists. Cheilitis angularis is a common diagnosis. Cheilitis angularis is an inflammation of the corner (s) of the mouth, characterized by fissure formation, maceration and erythema of the lips and adjacent skin. Common causative agents are Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus, so that the treatment protocols are based on this. In addition to Candida albicans and Staphylococcus aureus there are several pathogens that can cause Cheilitis angularis. The article below is a case report of a patient where one gram of negative bacteria has been detected. Microbiological research has provided valuable information in this regard and has led to a patient-specific treatment.
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You can read the entire article below from page 46.
https://issuu.com/dentista-magazine/docs/21dentista04_-_magazine
