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

Unlabelled: 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 (ultrasonic) and combined (association of the effervescent and ultrasonic) methods.

Effervescent tablets and ultrasonic devices against Candida and mutans streptococci in denture biofilm.

Objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial action of effervescent tablets and ultrasound on Candida spp. and mutans streptococci from denture biofilm.

Background: It is not uncommon for edentulous patients to be elderly and find it difficult to brush their dentures.

In vitro and clinical evaluation of specific dentifrices for complete denture hygiene.

Objectives: To study the physical properties of two experimental dentifrices for complete denture hygiene, their effect on denture biofilm removal and antimicrobial properties by means of a clinical trial.

Materials And Methods: The experimental dentifrices comprised two compositions. One was based on the addition of 1% chloramine T (D1) and the other on the presence of 0.