Oral Health and Dental Management

Abstract

The significance of denture hygiene related to denture stomatitis-A review.

Ray Galvan*, Michael Mc Bride, Tom V. Korioth and Franklin Garcia-Godoy

The wear of dentures carries with it the possibility of an inflammatory response by the denture-bearing tissues. Lack of hygiene or improper hygiene has been shown to contribute to denture stomatitis. Denture hygiene is essential and yet it is often overlooked by the patient or performed improperly. It is imperative for dentists as professional care-givers to instruct and assure patients understand the relevance and importance. Critical review of the literature on protocols and procedures to indicate the importance of denture hygiene and clinically showing the effects of lack of denture care. A literature search through Google, PubMed and Google Scholar focusing on publications in English dealing with denture hygiene and denture disinfection process and on the protocols used.

Protocols for denture disinfections were read of relevant articles. The results of different denture disinfection techniques were discussed including manual techniques, chemical techniques, microwaving techniques and a combination of different techniques were assessed. It is imperative for dentists as professional care-givers to take the time to instruct the patient on proper denture disinfection procedures and the importance of cleaning the dentures at least once daily well.

Published Date: 2024-09-30; Received Date: 2020-06-24