Denture plaque control and inflammation in the edentulous patient

The relationship between denture base plaque and mucosal inflammation under complete dentures was tested by clinical comparison with the PTI and a comparable plaque-scoring technique. Two treatment groups, one of which practiced tissue-brushing only and the other denture-brushing only, were compared with a control group with regard to mucosal inflammation and denture plaque score. Significant reduction in inflammation occurred, although no reduction in denture base plaque score was found. The effect of denture plaque on denture stomatitis and the efficacy of denture-brushing as a plaque removal technique is challenged.