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

• Main Authors: Patrícia Costa Cruz (Author), Ingrid Machado de Andrade (Author), Amanda Peracini (Author), Maria Cristina Monteiro de Souza-Gugelmin (Author), Cláudia Helena Silva-Lovato (Author), Raphael Freitas de Souza (Author), Helena de Freitas Oliveira Paranhos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2011-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...