Cleaning Upper or Lower Denture
🔍 Skill Overview
Properly cleaning dentures demonstrates your ability to maintain oral hygiene and prevent complications while handling prosthetic devices carefully. This procedure requires gentle technique, attention to detail, and proper infection control measures. Proper denture care is essential for resident comfort and oral health.
🧰 Required Equipment/Supplies
- Clean gloves
- Denture brush
- Denture cleaner/toothpaste
- Denture cup with lid
- Paper towels
- Sink with washcloth/pad
- Cool water
- Clean towel
- Denture adhesive if used
- Documentation materials
⚡ Key Steps
- Pre-procedure
- Verify resident identity
- Explain procedure
- Gather supplies
- Line sink with washcloth
- Fill sink with cool water
- Put on gloves
- Ask resident to remove or assist in removal
- During procedure
- Handle dentures carefully
- Hold over lined sink
- Rinse dentures
- Apply cleaner
- Brush all surfaces:
- Inside
- Outside
- Grooves
- Clasps
- Rinse thoroughly
- Check for damage
- Post-procedure
- Return to resident or store properly
- Label denture cup
- Apply adhesive if used
- Assist with reinsertion if needed
- Clean area
- Remove gloves
- Document procedure
⚠️ Critical Points
- Use cool water only
- Handle carefully
- Check for damage
- Proper storage
- Label properly
- Never use hot water
- Clean all surfaces
- Maintain infection control
✅ Skills Test Tips
- Line sink
- Handle gently
- Show proper brushing technique
- Demonstrate careful inspection
- Use correct water temperature
- Store appropriately
- Document procedure
- Report any damage
📹 Video Demonstration
Watch our detailed video demonstration below to see proper denture cleaning technique in action. This video shows you exactly how to perform this essential skill for your certification exam.