Denture Hygiene Knowledge and Practices among Complete Denture Wearers attending a Postgraduate Dental Institute

Shankar, Thatapudi; Gowd, Snigdha; Suresan, Vinay; Mantri, Sneha; Saxena, Sudhanshu; Mishra, Prateek; Panday, Pragya

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2113

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“…In conclusion, regarding the unsatisfactory oral hygiene of prosthetic patients, it is necessary to point out the need for continuous education in the field of oral hygiene and its importance for general health and the prevention of the development of inflammatory and oncological lesions in the oral cavity, as well as to increase the control of hygiene during routine prosthetic visits, which is essential for the general health and local condition of patients [27][28][29][30].…”

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Assessment of Oral Hygiene in Patients Using Fixed and Removable Dentures Treated at the University Dental Clinic in Krakow

Ryniewicz

Orczykowska

Gronkiewicz

et al. 2021

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Apart from local lesions, the presence of dental plaque may also have an effect on health, especially in people with general diseases. The aim of this project was to assess the oral hygiene of patients prosthetically treated at the Dental Prosthetics Clinic of the University Dental Clinic in Krakow (Poland) using fixed and removable dentures and to determine the demographic relationships and data related to the education of the respondents. The research material consisted of 120 patients who used fixed (group I) and removable (group II) restorations. Basic dental examinations and oral hygiene examinations were carried out with the use of the API (Approximal Plaque Index) and PI (Plaque Index) plaque indices. This study presents the percentage of respondents in terms of sex, place of residence, and education. The mean PI (Plaque Index) values were 46.73% (Group I) and 50.05% (Group II). (p = 0.4839). The mean values of API (Approximal Plaque Index) amounted to 65.14% (Group I) and 68.94% (Group II) (p = 0.4695). Patients using dentures showed insufficient oral hygiene, and the hygiene status of patients did not depend on the type of dentures used. The group that is most often treated with prosthetics is women with secondary education. The most numerous group of patients at the Dental Prosthetics Clinic are people living in large cities which results from easier access to health care.

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Assessment of Oral Hygiene in Patients Using Fixed and Removable Dentures Treated at the University Dental Clinic in Krakow

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“…According to Shankar et al . [ 1 ] 64.8% subjects stored their dentures in normal water whereas 38.9% was found in this study. 31.3% subjects were wearing their dentures during sleep while Shankar et al .…”

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“…31.3% subjects were wearing their dentures during sleep while Shankar et al . [ 1 ] and Baran and Nalçaci[ 7 ] reported 13.2% and 55.2%. This may be due to negligence in listening, understanding and following post denture delivery instructions.…”

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“…In this study, 49.3% subjects don't have knowledge about denture cleansing methods while Shankar et al . [ 1 ] reported 10.2%, Dikbas et al . [ 6 ] 82.9%, Peracini et al .…”

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“…Removable dentures are often aggregated with dental plaque which exhibits bacterial growth in tiny pores of the dentures leading to foul odour, un-aesthetic appearance, denture stomatitis and finally may result in denture fracture. [ 1 ] Research has shown micro-organism associated with unhygienic dentures can even lead to various systemic ailments like endocarditis and diabetes. [ 2 ] Hence regular denture hygiene practice is recommended throughout life not only for function and esthetic purpose but for the wellbeing of the surrounding periodontal status.…”

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Denture hygiene awareness, attitude and practice among complete denture wearers during COVID-19 lockdown Pandemic

Dwivedi

Paul

Banerjee

et al. 2021

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences

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Objective: To determine the denture hygiene habits in complete denture wearers during Covid-19 lockdown in Assam state. Materials and Methods: In this study, a self-administered structured questionnaire was developed to know the attitude of the patients regarding denture hygiene. The study sample consisted of 150 subjects, which included 63 (42%) males and 87 (58%) females. Results: 50.7% of individuals said that they have knowledge about denture cleansing methods, while only 40% individuals clean their dentures once daily. After education through an online survey, most individuals started practicing three times or at least two times. After educating two members in the same family, all subjects were cleaning either twice or thrice. All subjects were either using brushing or combination methods. Conclusion: Poor condition of complete dentures seen in the population is mainly due to lack of knowledge and irregular cleansing habits. Dentists must give proper instructions and do regular follow-up regarding maintenance of denture hygiene.

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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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Denture Hygiene Knowledge and Practices among Complete Denture Wearers attending a Postgraduate Dental Institute

Cited by 17 publications

References 29 publications

Assessment of Oral Hygiene in Patients Using Fixed and Removable Dentures Treated at the University Dental Clinic in Krakow

Assessment of Oral Hygiene in Patients Using Fixed and Removable Dentures Treated at the University Dental Clinic in Krakow

Denture hygiene awareness, attitude and practice among complete denture wearers during COVID-19 lockdown Pandemic

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

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