Denture cleansers have been widely used in prosthodontics for cleaning and maintaining dentures. However, little is known about dentist's knowledge, awareness and experience of denture cleansers. Denture wearers would benefit greatly from a dental professional's guidance regarding use of dental cleansers. Basic objective of this study is to investigate awareness and knowledge about denture cleansers among dental professionals. A quota sampling technique was adopted with a sample size of 200 respondents. A well-structured questionnaire was used for collection of cross-sectional data. Statistical analyses were adopted to draw logical and scientific inferences. The χ (2) test was used to test the independence of various attributes. Highest number of respondents (55.5 %) used tablet form of denture cleanser. 47.5 % reported that they had little knowledge about adverse effects of denture cleansers. A significant percentage (36 %) reported that no knowledge is imparted about denture cleansers in their curriculum. Eighty seven percent of respondents felt the need to enhance their knowledge. It is inferred from the present study that it is very important to raise dentist's awareness and knowledge about denture cleansers by teaching them in more depth and further in continuing education and training, so as to enable them to impart adequate guidance to their patients.
Articulators are instruments that aimed to reproduce the range of jaw movements. The first instrument designs were attempts to duplicate anatomic relations or reproduce functional movements of the anatomy. They were able to preserve centric position only. More sophisticated articulating instruments evolved as more was learned about the anatomy, mandibular movements, and mechanical principles. Over time, interest for articulators progressed. Articulators became adjustable, and they attempted to reproduce jaw movements of each patient by reproducing the anatomy of temporomandibular joints (TMJ's) and related structures. Part I of the article has discussed evolution of articulators beginning from the 18 th century till 1940. A history of articulators from 1940 till today is discussed in the present article.
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