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August 21, 2025Ceylon Journal of ScienceOpen Access

Awareness and practice of denture hygiene among denture wearers attending the prosthetic dentistry clinic at Dental Hospital (Teaching), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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KNK. K .H. Nideesha MPM Perera SPS. D. Polgaspitiya

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Observational analysis highlights the role of education in enhancing denture hygiene practices, indicating significant associations with demographic factors.

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A significant association exists where older individuals tend to clean dentures more frequently, improving overall hygiene.
Statistical analysis revealed notable links between participants' occupation and income levels with their denture hygiene practices.
Examination of 83 patient dentures indicated significant correlation between awareness of cleaning methods and actual practice for plaque reduction.
Targeted educational interventions may enhance denture hygiene and overall oral health outcomes among diverse populations.

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Nideesha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af50a7ad7bf08b1ead900c https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v54i3.8785

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Observational analysis highlights the role of education in enhancing denture hygiene practices, indicating significant associations with demographic factors.

Awareness and practice of denture hygiene among denture wearers attending the prosthetic dentistry clinic at Dental Hospital (Teaching), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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Awareness and practice of denture hygiene among denture wearers attending the prosthetic dentistry clinic at Dental Hospital (Teaching), Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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