A comparative study for plaque removing efficacy between commonly used denture cleansers in India

Abstract

Aim:A comparative study for plaque removing efficacy between toothpaste, liquid handwashing soap, and two chemical-soak denture cleansers (clinsodent denture cleansing powder and fittydent denture cleansing tablet).Materials and Methods:A total of 140 healthy complete denture patients were selected and checked for denture cleansing using toothpaste, liquid handwashing soap, and two chemical denture cleansers: Clinsodent powder and fittydent tablets. Cleansing with plain water was kept as control for twenty patients.Results:The data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed ranks test for checking the efficacy. The Kruskal–Wallis test was used for comparing the plaque removing efficacies of each denture cleanser used in the study. All four denture cleansers were significantly effective in removing plaque when compared with plain water, but there was no significant difference among them.Conclusions:There was no significant difference among action of four denture cleansers used in this study. Thus we can infer that patients can use liquid handwashing soap or commercial products to overcome disadvantages of toothpastes. Recommendation from the results of this study is the use of liquid handwashing soap for cleansing after every meal and soaking of the denture in commercial denture cleanser during the night.

Different Polymers for the Base of Removable Dentures? Part II: A Narrative Review of the Dynamics of Microbial Plaque Formation on Dentures

“…Manual brushing with a toothbrush plus soap and water is the most common method for maintaining removable dentures (Milward P, 2013) [166]. Several adjuvants to increase the effectiveness of manual cleaning in the form of pastes, gels, foams, and powders are on the market [167].…”

Denture cleanliness and hygiene: an overview

“…6 Proprietary denture brushes and mechanical cleaning adjuncts minimise risk of scratching, which reduces risk of biofilm accumulation and improves clinical longevity of the prostheses. While normal handwashing soap or dishwashing soap has been previously described as a popular method for use together with a denture or toothbrush, they may not provide antimicrobial properties similar to those in specifically formulated chemical denture cleaning agents, 21,22 Adjuncts to assist manual cleaning can be divided into pastes, gels, foams, or powders (Table 3); each have similar ingredients with similar modes of actions. These are designed to enhance the cleaning capabilities of normal manual cleaning methods.…”

“…These are designed to enhance the cleaning capabilities of normal manual cleaning methods. 6,7,21 The choice between the use of a denture brush or a regular soft-bristled toothbrush must be discussed with patients on an individual basis, taking into account patient dexterity, ease of use and access for cleaning their respective denture.…”