[PDF][PDF] A survey of denture hygiene in older patients
RP Robin, J Raj - Journal of Medical Science And clinical …, 2015 - researchgate.net
RP Robin, J Raj
Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 2015•researchgate.netObjective: To assess the denture hygiene in elderly patients. Materials And Methods: In this
study, a questionnaire was applied to patients from the South Indian population in order to
evaluate the hygiene methods and habits concerning the use of complete dentures, the age
of dentures and its irritation and whether patients have been instructed on how to clean their
dentures. The study sample consisted of totally 50 subjects in the age group 60-80 years
respectively. Results: Most of the individuals used only water to clean their dentures twice …
study, a questionnaire was applied to patients from the South Indian population in order to
evaluate the hygiene methods and habits concerning the use of complete dentures, the age
of dentures and its irritation and whether patients have been instructed on how to clean their
dentures. The study sample consisted of totally 50 subjects in the age group 60-80 years
respectively. Results: Most of the individuals used only water to clean their dentures twice …
Abstract
Objective: To assess the denture hygiene in elderly patients. Materials And Methods: In this study, a questionnaire was applied to patients from the South Indian population in order to evaluate the hygiene methods and habits concerning the use of complete dentures, the age of dentures and its irritation and whether patients have been instructed on how to clean their dentures. The study sample consisted of totally 50 subjects in the age group 60-80 years respectively.
Results: Most of the individuals used only water to clean their dentures twice per day. Participants from the age group 60-80 years and who had been wearing dentures since 10 to 15 years maintained better frequency of cleaning. The majority of these patients used water and toothbrush for denture cleansing. After seeing the condition, nearly more than half of the dentures were rated as poor.
Conclusion: Improper denture hygiene leads to various lesions of the oral environment associated with wearing of dentures. This is mainly due to irregular cleansing habits and also less usage of cleansing solutions. The dentist should give appropriate instructions regarding the maintenance of the denture cleanliness.
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