The Effectiveness of Palatal Brushing on Denture Stomatitis
Denture Stomatitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Denture Stomatitis focused on measuring Denture Stomatitis, Denture Erythematous Stomatitis, Prosthesis Stomatitis, Oral Candidiasis, Palatal inflammation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 years or older
- Wearing a maxillary and mandibular complete conventional denture
- Having moderate to severe signs of denture stomatitis according to Schwartz index
- Providing consent prior to study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Oral mucosal lesions other than denture stomatitis.
- Systemic conditions which predispose to Candida specie infection such as uncontrolled diabetes and xerostomia.
- History of chemotherapy/radiotherapy.
- Used antibiotics, steroidal or antifungal agents in the 4 weeks prior to the study.
- Scheduled to replace existing dentures with new ones during the length of the trial.
- Already using palatal brushing as a routine oral hygiene procedure.
Sites / Locations
- Université de Montréal
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Palate Brushing
Regular Oral Hygiene
In this group the intervention is "palatal brushing", performed by the participants following each meal for a period of 6 months. This will be performed using the provided toothbrush (device). The results will determine if brushing the palate in an efficient intervention for reducing the microbial count and inflammation associated with denture stomatitis.
The participants in this study arm will not be prescribed or allocated any intervention. The participants will be asked to continue with the regular hygiene and denture maintenance practices for the duration of the trial.