Summary

Unclean dentures represent both an esthetic and a health concern for the person using them.  Dental staff need to have a working knowledge of the range of techniques and materials that are available for cleaning dentures and keeping them in a hygienic state so that they are able to instruct patients appropriately. Brushing alone, with or without a dentifrice, is an inadequate approach for controlling denture plaque.  Less than one hour soaking in a dilute bleach solution or one of the commercial effervescent products are both effective means for cleaning dentures.  Ultrasonication is effective but not broadly used.  Microwave treatment and air drying effectively kill organisms but may not eradicate antigenic irritants.  Interference with bacterial adherence through daily application of a silicone polymer to the surface of the denture is a promising recent development in denture cleansing technology.

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