Fig. 1From: The Candida species that are important for the development of atrophic glossitis in xerostomia patientsThe grades of atrophic glossitis. 0, none; 1 (mild), the lingual papillae in the affected area of the tongue were smaller in size than those in the intact area; 2 (moderate), partial loss (<50%) of the lingual papillae on the dorsum of the tongue; 3 (severe), partial loss (>50%) of the lingual papillae on the dorsum of the tongue; and 4 (profound loss)Back to article page