Is that the patient can not remove from the mouth, but it is cemented to the prepared teeth, ie, reduced in thickness and height. Cleaning is brushing all the crowns or bridges with toothbrush and toothpaste. For the pontic (cover that replaces the missing tooth or teeth) is also used a special floss called Super-floss to pass between the pontic and gum from the inside out or vice versa, making cleaning and avoiding the accumulation of debris food.

Is that the patient can be removed and put himself and which replaces all the teeth in an arch. The recommendations for maintenance are:

Clean dentures after each meal or at least rinse under the tap and clean it properly at night. To do this, use a bristle brush on both sides and a mild soap ie shower gel or hand, using the side with less hair for the most narrow and difficult to access. To avoid fractures if the denture slips, it is advisable to water the pile to cushion the fall.

Immerse the denture in a disinfectant solution for about fifteen minutes once a week: commercial oral antiseptics, bleach or bleach with 1-2% descaling agents, vinegar.

It is recommended to remove the denture from the mouth about 6-8 hours a day for proper rest and oxygenation of the mucosa, especially if there is a history of clenching. During this time the prosthesis should be kept in a moist environment, but not submerged in water, but on a wet towel in a box.

They are supported dentures dental partial dentures are used in very small, ie when the patient has left few teeth in the mouth.The status of these teeth determines, in most cases, success or failure of this treatment, so periodic checks should be made for cleaning thereof and to detect the existence of possible decay.

The patient’s mucous membranes will be cleaned daily with a soft brush and hygiene in overdenture will be held in the same manner as for removable full dentures.

Natural teeth are brushed with a normal toothbrush, interdental brush (to clean the space between teeth) and / or dental floss, depending on the construction of the abutment teeth and possibilities of the patient.

When mechanical cleaning is inadequate is also used chlorhexidine rinse or fluoride gel and gel on the pillars and brushing.