Denture care, maintenance & hygiene Flashcards
1
Q
Why might patients present with poor denture hygiene?
A
- poor manual dexterity
- inability to self care
- xerostomia
- poor diet
- wearing dentures full time
2
Q
What bacteria may be found on a dirty denture?
A
- staph aureus
- e. coli
- alpha streptococci
- spirochaetes
3
Q
What are the effects of poor denture hygiene?
A
- caries
- periodontal disease
- denture stomatitis
- halitosis
- pain
4
Q
What is aspiration pneumonia ?
A
aspiration of food, reflux and oral bacteria into the lower respiratory tract is the most common mechanism for pneumonia among older adults
5
Q
What chemical denture cleaners are commonly used?
A
- alkaline peroxides
- alkaline hypochlorites
6
Q
What is the active ingredient in alkaline peroxide denture cleaners?
A
sodium perborate
7
Q
What are the four simple steps to keep dentures at their best?
A
- brush dentures daily
- soak dentures daily
- leave dentures out at night
- regular dental visits
