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Many complete denture wearers practice daily cleaning, but clinical exams reveal poor denture status. Improved patient education on denture care and self-assessment is crucial for better oral health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Prosthodontics
  • Oral Health Management
  • Public Health Dentistry

Background:

  • Oral health remains a significant public health concern, evidenced by low utilization of dental services and poor oral health status.
  • Conventional dentures are a primary treatment for tooth loss, but inadequate denture care practices increase the risk of complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the perceived status and actual care practices of complete denture wearers.
  • To identify areas for improvement in patient education regarding denture maintenance and hygiene.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1000 complete denture wearers at Modern Dental College and Research Centre, Indore.
  • Utilized self-administered questionnaires for denture care practices and clinical examinations for denture status assessment.
  • Data analyzed using SPSS version 20.0.

Main Results:

  • Most participants cleaned dentures daily using a brush and water, and removed them nightly.
  • Approximately 90% perceived their denture status as good or fair.
  • Clinical examinations indicated that over half of the participants had poor denture status.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need to enhance patient education and counseling on denture maintenance and hygiene.
  • Educating patients on how to effectively assess their own denture status is essential for proactive oral health management.