Levantamento dos materiais e métodos de higienização empregados por usuários de próteses removíveis atendidos nas clínicas do DOD-UFS

Abstract

Objective: survey of materials and cleaning methods used by holders of removable dentures attended the clinics of the Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe (UFS-DOD). Methodology: We selected 45 members of removable dentures, partial or total. Applied a form consisting of questions about hygiene prosthetics, following with the evaluation of prostheses, disclosure of the biofilm from the inner surface and imaging with Nikon D-40 machine on the stand, which were evaluated in the Image Tool to quantify the index prosthetic biofilm (IBP). Of the 45 respondents, 4 were excluded from IBP: 2 due to dentures relined and 2 for not attending disclosure of consulting the biofilm. Results: the forms (N = 45) indicated that all cleaning dentures (100%). The predominant method was brushing with toothpaste and toothbrush (100%), with 40% to stiff bristle brushes. 86.67% had not received hygiene guidelines; 62.22% were not removing the prosthesis to rest, and 96.43% of them did not receive this guidance from the professional. 51.11% of the prostheses were made by the technician in dental prosthesis and 51.11% were using the same prosthesis for more than five years. On examination of the prosthesis (N = 41) was observed IBP> 50% at 5, 18 and 50% between 25 and 33 PPI <25%. Conclusion: the most widely used cleaning method was brushing with toothpaste and toothbrush bristle with low frequency of removal of the prosthesis to rest and lack guidance was predominant.