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  • Oral health
  • Biomaterials science
  • Microbiology

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  • Removable prostheses require diligent hygiene to maintain effectiveness and stability.
  • Understanding patient habits is crucial for effective denture care strategies.
  • Assessing the impact of hygiene on prosthesis color and dimensional stability is essential for long-term use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review scientific evidence on removable prosthesis hygiene.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness, color, and dimensional stability of hygiene practices.
  • To identify patient attitudes and habits regarding denture hygiene.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library (1995-2016).
  • Inclusion of controlled clinical trials (CCTs) assessing hygiene interventions.
  • Supplementary hand search of reference lists.

Main Results:

  • 21 CCTs assessed hygiene effectiveness, 3 color stability, and 2 dimensional stability.
  • 30 studies reported on patient attitudes and habits towards denture hygiene.
  • Combined hygiene interventions (brushing/ultrasound + chemical agents) reduced biofilm and microbial load.

Conclusions:

  • Combined hygiene interventions enhance denture cleanliness and microbial control.
  • Dimensional stability appears unaffected, though clinical trials are limited.
  • Color stability is influenced by cleansing solution concentration and duration; patient habits often deviate from guidelines.