Awareness About Denture Cleaning Aids Among Dental Students of Private Dental Institution

Abstract

The oral health of the denture wearing patients plays a significant role related to quality of life, nutrition, social interactions and general systemic health. The dentists must be aware about the cleaning of dentures since they design the denture for patients comfort and function.The aim of the study was to assess the awareness of denture cleaning aids among dental students in a private dental institution. A survey was conducted in December 2019 among dental students (Third years, Final years and Interns) of saveetha Dental college. It was an online questionnaire based study, conducted to assess the awareness of denture cleaning aids. 150 dental students participated in this study. The survey consisted of 8 questions related to denture cleaning aids, conditions associated, method of cleaning etc. The survey was distributed to the students through google forms and the data collection was done. Chi square statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software(version 20). It was found that awareness of denture cleaning aids is seen maximum in 30.67% of interns compared to III years and IV year students. Within the limitations of the study it was found that interns were more aware about denture cleaning aids compared to third years and final year students.