The dental prosthesis is a device that is manufactured to restore missing teeth and is supported by the surrounding hard and soft tissues off the oral cavity. The prostheses are made of resin and are equipped with very small holes can trap food particles, bacteria or viruses. Many of the prosthesis are of removable type for which the maintenance is quite simple.
Wash the prosthesis properly three times per day using a dedicated brush and with abrasivi appropriate for prosthesis. Avoid the use of a normal toothpaste for the cleaning since would not be effective. Avoid the use of rough brushes, alcohol, bleaches, detergent, bleaching agents that can scrape the surface of the prosthesis.
Handled with care your dentures during the cleaning operation. Soak the denture prosthesis or detergent in warm water during the night. Remember that implants should not be worn during sleep. Even the gums should be kept clean to prevent the formation of bacteria that should be to undermine the dentures.
Clean the gums after each meal by rubbing with your fingers or using a toothbrush with soft bristles brush the dentures after each meal to reduce gingival irritation and bad breath. Finally remember that implants are scratched or damaged fertile ground for plaque and bacteria.
