Denture Induced Traumatic Ulcer - A Survey on Dental Patients in Naogaon District, Bangladesh

Background: Denture-induced traumatic ulcers are common complications after denture insertion, leading to pain, discomfort, and impaired function. Their occurrence varies with patient-related factors such as age and gender, as well as denture design and fit. Understanding these associations is essential for improving prosthetic care and patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the denture induced traumatic oral ulcers after denture insertion and find out the relation with age, gender and jaw type. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study conducted from 15th June 2025 till 14th September 2025 in different dental clinics at Naogaon District, Bangladesh. A sample of 200 denture patients were clinically checked for traumatic ulcer development after insertion of denture. The location sites were noted in both arches. Denture surfaces were checked to find out the denture problems caused by ulcers. Results: Out of total 200 patients 40% with oral ulcers were males and 60% were female. 55-85 years old age group reported with common ulcers 51.5%. Commonly found oral ulcer site in maxilla was sulci 12% and in mandibular ridge 26%. Commonly observed denture problem responsible for ulcer formation was denture surface roughness 49%. Associated with age, gender and arch jaw was significant; p<0.05. Conclusion: Mandibular area are more common for traumatic ulcer and the commonest sites of ulcer developments are the ridges and sulci. Female patients and old patients are seen in ulcer development.