Removable appliances

Question 1

Removable appliances

Answer 1

are also capable of acting as stagnation areas + holding food debris + plaque against the teeth + gingivae, unless good standard of oral hygiene is maintained
although some dentists prefer pts to wear appliances during meals, it is pos that more acrylic breakages will occur in this case

Question 2

1.

Answer 2

wear as directed by the dentist, clean appliances + teeth after each meal using tooth brush + toothpaste
appliance should be removed from mouth for cleaning

Question 3

2.

Answer 3

The nurse will demo the cleaning technique required to show all surfaces cleaned + care taken when cleaning around springs + over components
carried out over a bowl of water to avoid breakage if dropped

Question 4

3.

Answer 4

avoid cariogenic + acidic foods + drinks as advised

if appliance is removed for meals, ensure it is placed safely in rigid container to avoid breakages during mealtimes