A atuação do dentista é decisiva tanto no tratamento reabilitador bem como na instrução e motivação do paciente quanto à higienização das próteses no momento de sua instalação e durante todo o seu uso. Cabe ao cirurgião-dentista conhecer os materiais e métodos empregados na manutenção da higiene bucal, selecioná-los e, de acordo com as peculiaridades de cada caso, motivar e orientar sua aplicação. Entretanto, o que se observa é uma difi culdade dos profi ssionais em utilizar um protocolo de controle de biofi lme na reabilitação bucal com próteses removíveis. O objetivo deste trabalho foi revisar a literatura acerca dos materiais e métodos disponíveis para a correta higiene das próteses removíveis. PALAVRAS-CHAVE A B S T R A C TThe role of the dentist is crucial both in rehabilitation treatment as well as in education and motivation of the patient regarding the hygiene of the prosthesis at the time of installation and throughout its use. It is important for the dentist to know the materials and methods used in maintaining oral hygiene, select them and motivate and guide their implementation according to the peculiarities of each case. However, it has been observed a diffi culty of professionals to use a biofi lm control protocol in oral rehabilitation with removable dentures. The objective of this study was to review the literature about the materials and methods available for the proper care of dentures.

The role of the dentist is crucial both in rehabilitation treatment as well as in education and motivation of the patient regarding the hygiene of the prosthesis at the time of installation and throughout its use. It is important for the dentist to know the materials and methods used in maintaining oral hygiene, select them and motivate and guide their implementation according to the peculiarities of each case. However, it has been observed a diffi culty of professionals to use a biofi lm control protocol in oral rehabilitation with removable dentures. The objective of this study was to review the literature about the materials and methods available for the proper care of dentures.