Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 88 of 200
Correct technique for cleaning dentures includes:
a.Cleaning in very hot water to disinfect
b.Brushing dry without water
c.Lining the sink with a towel or filling with water, brushing dentures with denture-specific brush and cleaner over the cushioned sink, rinsing in cool/lukewarm water, storing in labeled container with water/solution when out
d.Storing dentures dry in a paper cup
Explanation
Dentures are fragile and expensive to replace. Line the sink with a towel or partially fill with water to cushion a possible drop; use a denture brush and denture cleaner (not abrasive toothpaste, which scratches the acrylic), rinse in cool or lukewarm water (hot water warps the plate), and store in a labeled container filled with water or cleaning solution when out of the mouth, because drying also causes warping. Hot water (a), dry brushing (b), and dry storage (d) damage dentures and risk loss.
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