Denture cleaning with tablets
introduction
A Denture is a Replacement of missing natural teethwho are used in dentistry Group of removable dentures is counted. Within this group one further distinguishes between Partial dentures (partial prosthesis), Full dentures and the combined dentures, which has both removable and fixed parts. During a Partial denture just that Replacement of individual, missing natural teeth serves is the Full denture with a complete set of teeth fitted.
Partial dentures are fixed to the teeth that remain in the jaw with the help of hooks and brackets, whereas a full denture builds up its hold in the jaw through negative pressure and so-called adhesive forces. For this reason, proper manufacture and the optimal fit is much more important with a full denture than with a partially toothed denture. In order to keep the denture in a wearable condition for as long as possible, it is particularly important to remove it regularly from the oral cavity and to clean the denture appropriately.
Denture cleaning tablets
In general, a dental prosthesis, whether it is a partial or full denture, should removed from the oral cavity overnight and thoroughly cleaned become.
Failure to take regular care of the prosthesis can lead to rapid growth unsightly paint deposits come at the denture material. These can hardly be removed after a while and are often found uncomfortable and embarrassing by the prosthesis wearers.
In order to prevent the development of such discolorations, it is advisable to clean the denture with the Brushing off the dentures to start. For this purpose a simple toothbrush with bristles of medium thickness and something toothpaste be used.
After brushing off the prosthesis should thoroughly with clean water be rinsed off.
During the night it is recommended that Cleaning of dentures with the help of special tablets continue. Denture cleaning tablets are used by manufacturers in different shapes offered. The exact application instructions also differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. In general, tablets for denture cleaning have to be taken in about one place before the removable dentures are inserted Cup of clear water to be resolved. However, there are also such denture cleaning tablets in which the dentures should already be in the beaker filled with clear water while dissolving. With these tablets the Sparkling effect Actively support cleaning during dissolution.
Both ingredients of the various tablets for cleaning dentures are mainly Surfactants and Polyphosphates.
Surfactants are able to do this Reduce surface tension of the clear water and Deposits on the surface of the removable dentures in this way to solve.
Polyphosphates, on the other hand, are able to do that To soften water and thus to strengthen the effect of the other ingredients.
In addition, the standard tablets for cleaning dentures contain special ones antibacterial substances which not only prevent the germs from multiplying, but also effectively eliminate existing bacteria.
However, since it is not possible to use potentially toxic substances to kill germs in the case of removable dentures and their wearing within the oral cavity, manufacturers of denture cleaning tablets are taking it up active oxygenfrom a Substance called sodium peroxoborate is released back.
As a rule, the tablets for cleaning dentures form one when dissolved in water alkaline solution (pH> 7).
In addition to these cleaning agents, however, tablets are also produced that combine with water acidic compound enter (pH <7). These types of denture cleaning tablets include organic acids (for example citric acid) and have the advantage that they are also able to to remove solid tartar deposits on the dentures.
In addition to these features, tablets are used for denture cleaning as well differentiated according to their duration of action.
With so-called Quick cleaning tablet It is usually sufficient to use the removable dentures for a period of time 10 to 30 minutes allow to soak.
Denture cleaning tablets with Long-term effect need about 6 to 8 hours in order to be able to effectively remove all deposits from the prosthesis material.
The manufacturer's information regarding the The length of stay should neither be exceeded nor exceeded because a prosthesis that is not soaked in the solution long enough cannot be carefully cleaned. Removable dentures, however too long remains in the cleaning solution can Defects in the area of the prosthesis material develop.
After using the tablets to clean the dentures, the dentures must not be put back into the oral cavity immediately.
First you have to have the prosthesis rinsed with clean water become.
Ideally, the prosthesis wearer then carries out another cleaning cycle with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Thorough cleaning and rinsing of the removable dentures and the additional use of denture cleaning tablets can help Effectively reduces bacterial colonization on the surface of the artificial teeth become.
The disadvantage of these cleaning methods, however, is the fact that the fungus (Candida albicans), which often occurs inside the oral cavity, cannot be attacked. For this reason, regular use of Chlorhexidine rinse solutions round off the denture cleaning and also eliminate the dangerous Candida fungi.
