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Denture hygiene: a review and update.

K Shay1

  • 1VA Health Services of Lower Michigan, USA. Ken.Shay@med.va.gov

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|August 9, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Maintaining dentures is crucial for older adults. Effective cleaning strategies, including soaking in bleach or vinegar and using new silicone-based cleaners, prevent microbial growth and ensure appliance hygiene.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Infectious Disease Prevention

Background:

  • Aging population leads to increased denture use.
  • Acrylic denture microporous surfaces harbor microorganisms, posing health risks to vulnerable patients.
  • Proper denture maintenance is essential for patient health and appliance aesthetics/odor control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current denture hygiene strategies.
  • To highlight effective and ineffective methods for denture disinfection.
  • To introduce a novel silicone polymer-based denture cleaner.

Main Methods:

  • Review of mechanical and chemical denture cleaning strategies.
  • Evaluation of brushing, household bleach, vinegar, and commercial effervescent soaks.
  • Introduction of a new silicone polymer coating for enhanced denture hygiene.

Main Results:

  • Brushing is an ineffective denture disinfection method.
  • Household bleach, vinegar, and commercial effervescent soaks are effective cleaning agents.
  • A silicone polymer coating can minimize daily accretions on dentures.

Conclusions:

  • Dental professionals need updated knowledge of denture cleansing techniques.
  • Effective denture hygiene strategies are vital for patient well-being.
  • Newer technologies, like silicone coatings, offer improved daily denture maintenance.

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