Kebersihan gigi tiruan lepasan pada kelompok usia 45-65 tahunRemovable denture cleanliness in the 45-65 years age group

Abstract

Introduction: Removable denture is the type of restoration that can improve the stomatognathic function that is disrupted due to tooth loss. The use of dentures able to restore the masticatory function, restore the speech function, improve aesthetics and maintain the health of the remaining oral tissues to prevent continued damage. Poorly maintained removable denture cleanliness could increase plaque accumulation which can cause various problems in the oral cavity that affect general oral health. Denture cleanliness can be assessed using an index, one of which is the denture cleanliness index (DCI). This study was aimed to determine the cleanliness of removable dentures in the age group 45-65 years in Cimahi City. Methods: This research was a descriptive study conducted at 3 Community Health Centre (Puskesmas) in the City of Cimahi. Determination of the sample in this study using random cluster sampling following the inclusion criteria to obtain a sample of 69 people. Determination of denture cleanliness using denture cleanliness index (DCI). Results: Removable denture cleanliness mostly found in the medium category (51 people (74%)), poor category in 15 people (22%), and clean category in 3 people (4%). Conclusion: Removable denture cleanliness in the 45-65 years age group in Cimahi found mostly in the medium category followed by the poor category and found the least in the clean category.