Denture cleansing: a comparison of two methods.
A paste brushing method (Complete) and soaking in either of two denture cleanser tablet solutions (Efferdent or Polident) were compared for denture cleansing effectiveness as measured by plaque level. The 12-week product use period with weekly evaluations allowed an assessment of plaque reaccumulation on the denture surface as well as the effect of a single cleansing event and the contribution of bleaching to the total plaque-cleansing activity. The paste/brushing method was consistently the more effective procedure for removal of denture plaque. However, the bleaching effects of the effervescent tablets could be useful in an overall denture hygiene program.
D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D003802:Dentifrices / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003820:Denture Cleansers / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D013607:Tablets; D013997:Time Factors; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000494:pharmacology
D003802:Dentifrices; D003820:Denture Cleansers; D013607:Tablets; D014100:Toothpastes