Denture Care To Nurture and Respect

Your Presenter To Nurture and Respect Dr. Dennis Yee

Introduction  Prosthetic dental appliance  Benefits of dentures  Classifications of dentures  Full vs. partial To Nurture and Respect Full denturePartial denture

Classifications of Dentures  Conventional full denture  Replacement denture  Immediate full denture  Partial denture To Nurture and Respect

The Denture Making Process 1.Impressions 2.Bite registration appointment  tooth shade selection 3.Wax try-in appointment 4.Delivery appointment To Nurture and Respect Selecting tooth color Rearranging teeth during wax try-in

Getting Used to New Dentures  May feel awkward or uncomfortable at first  Proper use of adhesives  Use as directed on packaging  Small amounts  If irritation occurs, contact your dentist  Removing the denture  Try various finger positions  “chipmunk” technique To Nurture and Respect

Tips for Cleaning Dentures Use caution when cleaning! To Nurture and Respect

Tips for Cleaning Dentures  Place in water overnight and when not in use To Nurture and Respect

Tips for Cleaning Dentures  Brush twice daily to remove plaque and buildup  Use denture brush and non-abrasive denture cleaner To Nurture and Respect Denture brush

Tips for Cleaning Dentures To Nurture and Respect The resin (pink plastic) that your denture is made from has microscopic holes that can collect food debris and become contaminated with bacteria on a daily basis. This photo shows microscopic pits and pin holes that can harbor millions of microorganisms.

Tips for Cleaning Dentures  Do not use regular toothpaste, alcohol, bleaches, or abrasive cleaners to clean dentures  Remove dentures before using mouthwash To Nurture and Respect

Tips for Cleaning Dentures  Remember to brush gums, tongue, cheeks and roof of mouth twice a day while not wearing dentures  Rinse gums and dentures after each meal To Nurture and Respect

Tips for Cleaning Dentures Caution: DO NOT place dentures with metal parts or soft lining material in cleaning solution unless instructions specifically allow it  specialized solutions such as Kleenite (Regent Labs) may be used on metal-containing partial dentures  Valplast® dentures may be cleaned with Kleenite or Stain Away To Nurture and Respect

When to Call Your Dentist  Call your dentist:  if dentures break, chip, crack, or become loose  At first sign of discomfort To Nurture and Respect

When to Call Your Dentist Periodic dental exams are especially important for denture wearers! To Nurture and Respect

Thank you for listening to this presentation! To Nurture and Respect