Assessment of Hygiene Habits in Acrylic Denture Wearers: a Cross-sectional Study

Aoun, Georges; Gerges, Elie

doi:10.5455/msm.2017.29.216-218

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“…19,20 Mushtaq et al in his study showed that 57.3% of patients received instruction from their dentists or dental staff whereas Aoun et al from his study revealed that 43 of 200 participants received instructions regarding denture cleaning protocol. 3,4 The limitations of this study are that the subjects participating in the research belong to a localized population and there has been no correlation between hygiene habits, age, education level, and status of the patient. Another limitation of this study is that the status of denture-bearing soft tissue has not been scored.…”

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“…1,3 The microporous nature of acrylic denture base provides the ideal environment to colonize microorganisms including bacteria and fungi, resulting in a tenacious biofilm leading to oral tissue diseases and serious systemic ailments. 1,4 Some of the common lesions are denture stomatitis, angular cheilitis, traumatic ulcers, denture irritation hyperplasia, periodontal diseases, burning mouth syndrome, flabby ridges, and oral carcinoma. 5 Other factors contributing to poor oral health along with surface roughness of the denture are inadequate oral hygiene, poor manual dexterity, failure to follow the instructions by the patients, and lack of proper instructions and guidance by the dentist.…”

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“…9 Over a period of time, various efficient methods of controlling plaque on dentures have been evolved including mechanical methods (brushing and ultrasonic devices), chemical cleansers (alkaline peroxides, hypochlorite, acids, and disinfectants), and the most advanced enzymes. 4 Although, literature has shown, mechanical cleaning is the most efficient and common way but the preferred way is to use it in a combination of chemical cleaning. 3 It is the responsibility of the dentist to guide and instruct the patients on initial adjustment and aftercare; providing guidance regarding rebasing procedures, and explaining the potential requirement for replacing dentures after some years of use.…”

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Assessment of Some Habits and Practices related to Complete Denture Wearing – A Survey of Subjects Reporting to Watim Dental Hospital

Daaniyal¹,

Afreen²,

Afreen³

et al. 2021

JRMC

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Objective: To assess some habits and practices related to denture wearing among subjects reporting to Watim Teaching Dental Hospital, Rawalpindi. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at Watim Dental College, Rawalpindi, from December 2018 to August 2019. Using a pre-structured questionnaire, data were collected from 155 subjects having used complete dentures for a minimum of 6-months. The questionnaire consisted of information including the type of dentures, duration and frequency of denture wearing, and denture cleaning habits. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Results: Out of 155 participants, 80 (51.6%) were male and 75 (48.4%) were females. 89 (57.4%) patients use toothbrushes and soap for denture cleaning. 139 (89.7%) participants didn’t wear dentures while sleeping and soaked them in water. 98 (63.2%) respondents were not using antiseptic oral rinse and were casual in mouth-cleaning. Conclusion: From this study, it is concluded that 65 (41.9%) subjects were cleaning their dentures once a day. The study also reveals that 65 (41.9%) edentulous participants were not able to clean their oral cavity. Dentists should emphasize the importance of recall visits to evaluate the status of denture hygiene along with mucosal surface examination. Patient motivation to follow hygiene instructions and informing them about the harmful effects of overnight wearing of dentures should be part of delivering the prostheses to them.

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Assessment of Some Habits and Practices related to Complete Denture Wearing – A Survey of Subjects Reporting to Watim Dental Hospital

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Afreen²,

Afreen³

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“…Common denture cleaning practices include rinsing with tap water, brushing with toothpaste, and soaking dentures in cleansing tablets dissolved in water . When away from home, the main methods employed are rinsing under a tap or cleaning dentures with a brush and toothpaste.…”

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“…Common denture cleaning practices include rinsing with tap water, brushing with toothpaste, and soaking dentures in cleansing tablets dissolved in water. 11,12 When away from home, the main methods employed are rinsing under a tap or cleaning dentures with a brush and toothpaste. Although effective in maintaining denture cleanliness, these methods may be difficult to implement when away from the home due to the requirement for a source of water.…”

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Randomized Controlled Clinical Study to Determine the Oral and Dermal Tolerability of an Experimental Denture Wipe

Axe¹,

Burnett²,

Milleman

et al. 2018

Journal of Prosthodontics

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Purpose To evaluate oral and dermal tolerance following use and user acceptability of an experimental denture‐cleansing wipe. An exploratory objective was to develop a method to assess denture wipe effectiveness in removing debris from denture surfaces. Materials and Methods This was a single‐center, randomized, controlled, parallel‐group, examiner‐blind study in participants with ≥1 full/partial denture. Participants were randomized to clean their dentures with the denture wipe (n = 76) or water (n = 76) up to 4 times per day for 14 days. Tolerability was assessed by treatment‐emergent adverse events (TEAEs), oral soft tissue examination, and lead hand dermatological assessment. Acceptability was assessed by questionnaire. The feasibility of a methodology to assess the efficacy of the wipe at removing food particles was also evaluated through determination of the mass of chewed peanut particles that the wipe removed after a single use (n = 31). Results The proportion of participants experiencing oral TEAEs by day 14 was 0.039% with the denture wipe (lip injury [n = 1], mouth injury [n = 2]) and 0.013% with the water rinse (coated tongue [n = 1]). There were no dermal TEAEs and no TEAE‐related study withdrawals. Skin irritation scores with the denture wipe remained unchanged from baseline. Comparing before vs. after cleaning with the denture wipe, a higher proportion of participants rated their dentures as feeling extremely/very fresh (28.9% pre‐/85.5% post‐cleaning), feeling extremely/very clean (34.2%/86.8%) and looking extremely/very clean (43.5%/85.5%). More denture‐wipe group participants than water‐rinse group participants were extremely/very satisfied with the amount of debris removed from their dentures (88.1% vs 72.4%). The methodology used to assess the weight of peanut particles captured from the wipes/dentures appeared to be a feasible investigation technique. Conclusions The denture wipe was generally well‐tolerated and had good user acceptability. The methodology for assessing the mass of peanut particles removed by denture wipes was successful.

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Behaviors, hygiene habits, and sources of care among removable complete and partial dentures wearers: A multicenter cross‐sectional study

Algabri,

Alqutaibi,

Altayyar

et al. 2024

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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ObjectivesThere is a lack of data regarding the hygiene practices and sources of care among individuals in Yemen who wear removable complete and partial dentures. The purpose of this study was to explore the behaviors, hygiene habits, and sources of care information among patients who utilize complete and partial dentures in Yemen.Materials and MethodsA descriptive cross‐sectional research design was utilized, and a sample of 217 consecutive participants who wore removable complete and/or partial dentures were enlisted. A questionnaire was employed to collect data on demographic information, educational attainment, denture habits, denture cleaning practices, and encountered difficulties. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software, and significance was determined using chi‐square tests, with a significance level of .05.ResultsThe data analysis revealed that a majority of the participants were male (72.4%) and had an average age of 65.14 years. Fifty‐three percent of the participants wore partial dentures, while 34.6% wore complete dentures. Only 6.5% of the participants wore both complete and partial dentures, and 6% wore overdentures. The majority of participants (88.47%) had dentures made of acrylic material. Additionally, 43% of participants wore dentures while sleeping, and 61.3% stored their dentures in dry places without a water‐filled container when not in use. The most commonly reported cleaning methods were water only (24.4%), followed by water and soap (19.4%). Furthermore, a large portion of the participants (59.4%) received denture care information from dentists. However, the majority (59%) did not visit a dentist for regular denture maintenance or any denture‐related issues. The data analysis did not reveal any significant association between age or education level and denture cleaning methods.ConclusionThis cross‐sectional survey provides insight into the hygiene knowledge and practices of removable denture wearers in Yemen. The findings underscore the necessity for enhanced oral hygiene education and awareness within this population. The study offers valuable insights for oral health professionals to design targeted interventions and educational initiatives aimed at promoting proper denture care and maintenance. These efforts have the potential to enhance the oral health and overall well‐being of removable denture wearers.

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Assessment of Hygiene Habits in Acrylic Denture Wearers: a Cross-sectional Study

Cited by 12 publications

References 23 publications

Assessment of Some Habits and Practices related to Complete Denture Wearing – A Survey of Subjects Reporting to Watim Dental Hospital

Assessment of Some Habits and Practices related to Complete Denture Wearing – A Survey of Subjects Reporting to Watim Dental Hospital

Randomized Controlled Clinical Study to Determine the Oral and Dermal Tolerability of an Experimental Denture Wipe

Behaviors, hygiene habits, and sources of care among removable complete and partial dentures wearers: A multicenter cross‐sectional study

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