The effectiveness of chemical denture cleansers and ultrasonic device in biofilm removal from complete dentures

The effectiveness of chemical denture cleansers and ultrasonic device in biofilm removal from complete dentures

Adequate denture hygiene can prevent and treat infection in edentulous patients. They are usually elderly and have difficulty for brushing their teeth. OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the efficacy of complete denture biofilm removal using chemical (alkaline peroxide-effervescent tablets), mechanical...

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Main Authors: Patrícia Costa Cruz, Ingrid Machado de Andrade, Amanda Peracini, Maria Cristina Monteiro de Souza-Gugelmin, Cláudia Helena Silva-Lovato, Raphael Freitas de Souza, Helena de Freitas Oliveira Paranhos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2011-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
Subjects:
Denture
Biofilms
Denture cleansers
Peroxides
Ultrasonic
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572011000600021

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