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Effect of verbal and written education on denture wearing and cleansing habits
C A Burnett1, E Calwell, T J Clifford
1Division of Restorative Dentistry, The School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast.
Abstract:
This investigation aimed to examine the effect of verbal and written education on the denture wearing and cleansing regimens of a group of patients scheduled to have replacement complete dentures. Current denture habits were elicited by questionnaire prior to treatment. Each patient received verbal and written instruction on a standardised denture wearing and cleaning regimen. Six months after completion of treatment each patient was posted a repeat questionnaire. The response rate was 68%. There was no notable alteration in the denture care regimens of the patients after treatment. It was concluded that verbal and written education did not change the denture habits of the subject group.
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