Pros - denture advice

Question 1

What advice do we give to the patient about their new dentures

Answer 1

• will feel strange
• take out at night
• maintain good OH

Question 2

How may the dentures feel strange

Answer 2

• may sound strange, speech requires a period of adjustment
• get used to eating with them, dont try anything to challenging at first

Question 3

How should patient clean their dentures

Answer 3

1. Toothbrush and warm soapy water is cheap and easy to use and therefore is probably the easiest method for cleaning dentures
2. Make sure to clean dentures with brush and water after eating
3. If desired, once per week a cleaning agent can be used

Question 4

What should patients be cautious of when cleaning dentures

Answer 4

they can discolour the denture

Question 5

What should denture wearers be reminded of regarding OH

Answer 5

keep going with it

partial denture wearers need to look after remaining teeth and soft tissues

complete denture wearers should look after their soft tissues

Question 6

What is alkaline hypochlorites

Answer 6

milton

dentural

Question 7

What is the use of alkaline hypochlorites

Answer 7

Superior cleaning properties

• Stain removal
• Possible bleaching of acrylic resin!
• Effective dissolution of plaque
• Antibacterial and fungicidal properties
• May leave a residual taste so rinse well

Question 8

What is effervescent peroxides use

Answer 8

Rapid action

• Easy to use
• Can cause bleaching
• Additional mechanical cleansing action as the oxygen released creates bubbles which can help to dislodge debris

Question 9

What is a tip to prevent denture breakage when cleaning

Answer 9

clean dentures over a filled sink to prevent breakage if dropped