Denture care + oral piercings

Question 1

How to clean denture w/ soft liner

Answer 1

1. clean w/ gauze
2. use cold water
3. soak occlusal surfaces down
   *DO NOT SUBMERGE LINER IN WATER

Question 2

Who removes the denture/appliance, us or the patient?

Answer 2

the patient

Question 3

What do we do first when the appliance is taken out?

Answer 3

inspect the integrity of the appliance

Question 4

Can we use prophy cup w/ fine grit on lightly stained denture

Answer 4

yes, on METAL COMPONENTS only, then non abrasive, non whitening, non stain removal toothpaste

Question 5

General purpose solution

Answer 5

w/ metal components

Question 6

Light stain/tartar solution

Answer 6

all plastic

Question 7

At home denture cleaning METAL

Answer 7

alkaline peroxide (hydrogen peroxide + sodium bicarbonate)
soak 15 minutes or overnight

Question 8

At home denture cleaning NO METAL

Answer 8

sodium hypoclorite, calgon, water
1 tbs bleach, 1 tsp calgon, 6 oz water
soak only 5-10 min
thoroughly rinse before reinsertion

Question 9

What procedures should oral piercings be removed for?

Answer 9

Radiographs, anesthetics (especially local to mandibular block w/ tongue jewelry)

Question 10

What metal has high potential to be an allergen?

Answer 10

Nickel