Manuals_files/CD Manual 12.pdf - Removable Prosthodontics

Instructions to Patients - 6
b. Mucosa:
- Remove dentures at night
- Brush mucosa with a soft tooth brush and warm tap water, massage all of the tissue -
this will improve health for the next denture
- Stimulates tissue
- Alternatively use face cloth (less convenient, more pleasant feel, less plaque removed)
Continuing Care
- Most patients and many dentists don't schedule yearly denture recall appointments
- Easier to correct small problems, wear, fractures, resorption, reinforce hygiene, etc.
- Can do something small - improved patient rapport
- Denture life expectancy is 5-7 years, but if tissues change, remakes may be required
sooner
- It is better for dentures to wear out rather than the denture bearing tissues