An In-Vivo Evaluation of Attitude towards Denture Hygiene Habits in Complete Denture Wearers: An Original Study

Abstract

Abstract

Background and Aim:With the advancedinnovations in the rehabilitation techniques, the usages of removable denture have been reducedsignificantly. However; complete denture are one of the most common and trendy avenue for restoring completely edentulous situations. The ultimateaim of this study was to assess the denture hygieneattitude in complete denture patients.

Materials and Methods: A total of 100 complete denture wearing patients were selected for this assessment. The patients were selected in the age range of45-70 years. The methodologies were explained to the patients prior to the real execution of the study. All interested complete denture patients were included in the study.We also performed a small demographic recording of the patients that includes data on gender, age, length of prosthesis utilize, cleaning strategies and materials, and so on.

Statistical Analysis and Results: Basic statistical analysis was completed using SPSS statistical package for the Social Sciences version 21 for Windows. Only58% of the patients reported that they use to clean their dentures every day once. Approximately 68% of the patients agreed that they do not remember the verbal and written instructions for denture hygiene at the time of delivery of complete dentures by the dentists. However, on further exploration of the method of cleaning, it was revealed that most of the patients were unaware about recent aids of denture cleaning and they still use traditional brushing with water methods for cleaning dentures. Conclusion:The overall denture hygiene outlook in the studied complete denture patients was poor. The probable and attributable causes might be irregular cleansing habits and moreoverdiminished awareness about newer and advanced denture cleansing solutions.

Keywords: Denture Hygiene, Complete Denture, Habits,Denture Cleansers