Ultrasonic bath for dentures: review, features and types

Cleaning dentures is an integral part of dental hygiene. It allows you to avoid specific deposits and remove dirt from the surface of the prosthesis. In addition, proper cleaning produces disinfection, which avoids inflammation and infection. Traditional methods require a lot of effort and time. In case of severe contamination, it is necessary to resort to additional, not always harmless to human health, means. An ultrasonic bath for cleaning dentures is an excellent alternative.

You need to get used to a new prosthesis, and at first it causes discomfort, especially during sleep. Getting used to it happens faster when you constantly wear a prosthesis, and therefore dentists do not recommend removing it at night, especially since many people experience displacement of the articular heads on the jaw bones during sleep. And yet, most people prefer to sleep without dentures, so that nothing interferes with normal rest.

How to store a removed denture? First of all, you need to clean it very well with a brush and rinse it in boiled water. Then a disinfectant solution is poured into a glass and the prosthesis is lowered into it, where it remains until the morning. The product must be completely covered with the solution, otherwise microorganisms may remain on the parts protruding from the liquid. The same solution cannot be used twice for hygienic reasons.

Description of the device

The main operating principle of the bath is the use of high-frequency oscillations, which have a comprehensive effect on contaminants using the cavitation method. With the help of such vibrations, harmful microorganisms are eliminated by ultrasound. When using such devices, you do not need to worry about the condition of the prostheses. Cleaning involves the use of distilled water or absolutely harmless, natural solutions. Thus, we can say with confidence that this type of denture cleaning will not affect human health in any way.

At first impression, it seems that using an ultrasonic bath for dentures is absolutely simple, but there are certain nuances here too. They mainly concern the choice of the device itself and setting up the equipment for specific purposes. The characteristics of the device when purchasing should play an important role. Particular attention should be paid to ensure that cleaning occurs as efficiently as possible, and that the structure of the dentures itself is not damaged. It should be borne in mind that the materials used to create prostheses are quite fragile, especially metal ceramics and acrylic plastic. In such options, it is better to provide gentle processing modes.

To get the maximum effect from the ultrasonic cleansing process, you must follow these tips:

The bath must be filled with clean water.
The denture must be completely covered with the solution or water.
The standard cleaning procedure time is five minutes. If more thorough processing is necessary, the time is extended.
After the bath has cleaned the denture, any remaining plaque can be removed with a soft brush.
After finishing work, the device must be wiped with a dry and clean cloth.

What types of ultrasonic baths are there for dentures?

AOYUE 9030 – impressive and inexpensive

Ultrasonic bath for cleaning small products from adhering mineral oil, rosin, stuck-on grinding and polishing pastes and other substances.

The power of the design will allow you to carefully and delicately remove heavy and viscous materials from the surface of soft or fragile parts.

Simple clean water is used - it is allowed to take ordinary tap liquid. The product tank is corrosion-resistant and sealed. Power supply – standard single-phase power supply 220 volts.

Pros:

Compact size, ease of use, tightness.
Effectively cleans precious items, especially silver and stones, from fatty deposits.
A very inexpensive product.

Minuses:

Due to the detergent (probably), dark spots appear on some parts, without loss of performance.
Working in plain water with iron for more than 15 minutes is a guarantee of rust.

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Geosoft

The manufacturer claims a device that is capable of disinfection and pre-sterilization cleaning of prostheses and instruments. For this purpose, it is proposed to use a special solution that will clean surfaces under the influence of ultrasound. The bath can hold 150 ml, while the solution requires from 50 to 100 ml per use. The ultrasonic bath is equipped with a timer for three minutes. The average cost of the device is about 12 thousand rubles.

How to properly care for dentures -

Hygienic care for dentures will differ depending on whether or not you use a special cream to improve the fixation of removable dentures. The use of such a cream not only improves the “adhesion” of the prosthesis to the mucous membrane, but also significantly reduces the penetration of food particles under the prosthesis. Therefore, patients who use such a cream can remove the denture not after every meal, but only once a day.

But this is only provided that the cream actually prevents food particles from getting under your denture. The fact is that if your prosthesis is many years old or it was made poorly, the shape of the prosthesis may no longer correspond to the shape of the tissues of the prosthetic bed, and then food can get under the prosthesis even with the application of cream. In this case (and also if you do not use cream at all to improve fixation), it will be necessary to remove and wash the denture after each meal.

1) Rules for daily hygiene care -

Care for removable dentures made of plastic, nylon and other materials should be carried out according to the following scheme, which includes the following rules...

Immediately after eating, remove the denture and rinse it under running water, removing all visible food debris.
It is important to hold the prosthesis very tightly under running water and try not to drop it, because If you fall, the prosthesis may break. It is best to rinse the denture not over the bathtub, but over the sink, because... in this case, the fall of the prosthesis is unlikely to be critical (24stoma.ru). Additionally, if you still have natural teeth, use a soft toothbrush and toothpaste after each meal to clean them, as well as the roof of your mouth and tongue. If there are no teeth, then in addition to a soft toothbrush, you can use a gauze swab dipped in a special mouthwash (simply rinsing your mouth with liquid is not enough).

Thorough cleaning of the denture - it is not enough to just rinse the denture under running water. Many patients are accustomed to rubbing their dentures with toothbrushes and toothpastes, and sometimes even tooth powder. This leads to the fact that the abrasive components of the powder and paste scratch the prosthesis, making it rough. As a result, the prosthesis darkens, and on the contrary, even more dirt begins to stick to the rough surface.
Remember that dentures made from slightly elastic materials (such as nylon dentures and Acry-Free dentures) should not be cleaned with abrasives at all. Only with special products, or completely non-abrasive toothpastes or gels, the RDA of which is zero (RDA is the abrasiveness coefficient, written by quality manufacturers).
But dentures made of ordinary acrylic plastic can be cleaned with a soft toothbrush and low-abrasive toothpaste. For example, children's pastes are characterized by low abrasiveness. It is better to choose ones where the RDA will be from 0 to 25 (regular toothpaste has an RDA from 70 to 80). Liquid soap or dishwashing detergent will also work. However, it is necessary not only to clean the prosthesis, but also to periodically carry out its complete total disinfection.

Important: caring for removable dentures should under no circumstances be carried out using toothbrushes with hard bristles. You should ONLY use a SOFT toothbrush (marked “soft”)! When cleaning, also make sure that you do not bend the plastic or metal clasps of the prosthesis (hooks).

2) Periodic complete disinfection of the prosthesis, cleaning from pigment plaque and tartar -

There are 2 disinfection options here. The simplest and cheapest means for cleaning dentures are products in the form of effervescent tablets that dissolve in water. Tablets for cleaning dentures contain chemical components that dissolve pigment plaque and tartar on the surface of the denture, and also kill 99.9% of all bacteria. The most famous product in pharmacies is Corega tablets, which are sold in 3 versions (“Whitening”, “Bio Formula” and “Double Strength”).

Corega tablets for cleaning dentures –

Directions for use: Place one tablet along with the prosthesis in a glass of lukewarm water. After 5 minutes spent in the solution, the prosthesis will acquire a fresh and neat appearance, and will also undergo complete disinfection. To improve cleaning, at the end of this time you can take the denture from the solution into your hand (this is safe) and rub it with an old toothbrush dipped in this solution. Then rinse the prosthesis and hands with running water. The cost of 1 package of such products will be from 250 to 300 rubles (for 30 tablets).

But experience shows that effervescent tablets for cleaning dentures are more suitable for soft stains, because... they are ideally designed for daily use. If you have neglected the cleaning of your prosthesis, i.e. a layer of tightly attached pigment plaque or tartar has already formed on it - such tablets are unlikely to be able to completely clean the denture of dental deposits. Of the three variants of Corega tablets, the “Corega Double Strength” tablets are the stronger remedy, but even they cannot cope with massive plaque and dental plaque.

Euronda

This manufacturer offers a wide selection of devices with increased frequency of ultrasonic exposure. This facilitates deeper and more thorough cleaning of dentures, as well as pre-sterilization procedures and disinfection of dentist’s instruments.

The dimensions of the ultrasonic baths from this manufacturer are quite compact; they are equipped with a stainless steel tank. The timer is set to 10 minutes. The design of the bathtub of this brand is equipped with a piezoceramic transducer with a power of 40 W. The undoubted advantages of this device are:

High quality materials.
Automated control.
Tools to be cleaned can be placed directly on the bottom of the tank.

Euronda costs from 18,500 rubles.

BAKU BK-9050 – adjustable power

Stainless steel container equipped with an ultrasonic emitter. Used for non-aggressive cleaning of ancient coins, jewelry, artifacts. Cleans electronic boards by removing drops of rosin.

The device is equipped with a mechanism for setting two types of power, depending on the tasks being solved.

The front panel is equipped with an intuitive push-button control system. Pure water is used or with the addition of household detergents, mixtures of various organic alcohols in order to enhance the cleaning effect.

Pros:

Adjustable power - for delicate items or heavily soiled items.
Convenient shape, sealed lid, easy to use controls.
Visualization of selected parameters via the display screen.

Minuses:

Quite noisy, like a mini vacuum cleaner.
It is necessary to monitor the types of metals so that they do not form a galvanic couple.

Soltec SRL

Suitable for pre-sterilization cleaning of dentures. The device operates on the innovative Sweep system, which uses ultrasonic waves of three frequencies. This cleaning method allows you to achieve maximum results.

The device has a membrane control panel and an electronic timer designed for a 15-minute operating cycle. Heating occurs up to 60 degrees. The cost of an ultrasonic bath for cleaning dentures from this manufacturer is an order of magnitude higher than previous options - 56 thousand rubles.

Review of manufacturers

Today, ultrasonic cleaning of dentures is a very popular procedure. But a large assortment of ultrasonic baths causes some difficulties when choosing a suitable device. After familiarizing yourself with popular manufacturers of cleaning devices, everyone will be able to determine the appropriate option, taking into account the technical characteristics.

Geosoft ultrasonic bath for dentures

This manufacturer offers its customers an ultrasonic bath, thanks to which it is possible to perform pre-sterilization cleaning and disinfection of instruments. For these purposes, you will need a special disinfectant solution that will perform the cleaning function under the influence of ultrasound. The capacity of the bath is 150 ml, and the volume of the working solution used is 50 ml/100 ml. The device is equipped with an electronic timer for 3 minutes. The cost of the device is 12,000 rubles.

Euronda

This manufacturer's product range includes baths that are characterized by an increased operating frequency of ultrasound. Thanks to this, it is possible to carry out deep and effective cleaning, simultaneous disinfection and pre-sterilization cleaning of small-sized dental instruments.

The ultrasonic cleaner has compact dimensions and is equipped with a tank made of stainless steel. The cleaning device is equipped with an electronic timer, the operating cycle of which is 10 minutes. The design of the Euronda ultrasonic bath includes a piezoceramic transducer. Its power is 40 W.

The advantages of the device in question include:

automatic control;
high-quality material – stainless steel;
Tools that need cleaning can be placed directly at the bottom of the container.

The cost of this equipment is 18,500 rubles.

Soltec SRL

The presented products are used for pre-sterilization cleaning of dentures. The device is based on a patented Sweep System, which uses ultrasonic waves with three different frequencies. Thanks to this approach, it is possible to clean tools and materials, achieving maximum quality.

The device is equipped with a membrane control panel, as well as an electronic timer with a duration of 15 minutes. The heating temperature is +60 degrees. The cost of the Soltec SRL ultrasonic bath is 56,000 rubles.

Medical

This manufacturer's product range includes a universal bath that allows for effective pre-sterilization cleaning of dentures and dental instruments. A characteristic feature of the device remains the presence of frequency modulation mode. Thanks to it, it is possible to achieve amplitude modulation of the cavitation effect in the bath. This will improve the cleaning process and remove contaminants from the instrument. All foreign microorganisms can be removed even in internal and hidden cavities.

The tank is equipped with an adjustable heating function and a timer. Stainless steel was used to make the case, which avoids the formation of fungi and rust. Built-in LCD display helps you monitor the working status in real time. When purchasing this device, the customer receives a mesh basket and a plastic hose. The cost of an ultrasonic bath is 44,000 rubles.

Youjoy

This manufacturer offers the purchase of ultrasonic baths for cleaning dentures and small dental instruments. The device itself is characterized not only by efficient operation, but also by its compact size. The package includes a plastic basket to facilitate the process of loading the tool, and also to protect the internal flask of the reservoir from damage. You can purchase the device at a price of 7,100 rubles.

Elma

The Elma ultrasonic bath is an excellent opportunity to clean complex instruments and dental processes without the use of harmful and potent cleaning solutions. The device consists of a housing, a bath, a control unit and an ultrasonic generator. The device operates using environmentally friendly technology. Cleaning of the unit and parts of the device is carried out without dismantling.

The secret of such impeccable cleansing is a high-performance ultrasonic transducer with a frequency of 37 kHz. Thanks to the unique “sweep” mode, it is possible to obtain a uniform distribution of ultrasound in the solution. The cost of the device is 22,000 rubles.

Ferroplast Medical

The ultrasonic bath has a capacity of 27,000 ml and a built-in heater. Serves for effective pre-sterilization cleaning of contaminants of a mechanical, medicinal and biological nature. In addition, the device disinfects medical instruments made of glass and metal.

The bathroom is equipped with a metal grate located in the working tank. The tool is placed there. The design of the bath includes the following parts: body, lid, working container. All of them are made of stainless steel. The cost of the device is 37,000 rubles.

Codyson

This product belongs to the ultrasonic baths of the digital series. The main advantages of the device include:

improved tightness;
large viewing window;
The design of the device is ideal for women.

You can purchase an ultrasonic bath from this manufacturer for 3,100 rubles.

Liarre

This manufacturer offers customers ultrasonic washers for cleaning dentures. This work is the result of the work of specialists from the Italian company Liarre. It is very easy to control the washing process thanks to the built-in electromechanical timer. It operates in the range of 0-30 minutes.

Ultrasonic baths from this manufacturer are equipped with a control panel, and the solution in the container does not heat up. All models of devices are equipped with the CAF system. The device costs 65,000 rubles.

Sources used:

"Denture Care" Canadian Dental Association
Complications during dental prosthetics and their prevention / M.G. Bhushan, H.A. Kalamkarov. — M.: Shtintsa
Basker, R. M.; Davenport, J.C.; Thomason, J. M. (2011). Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient

Medical

The manufacturer offers baths for pre-sterilization treatment and cleaning of dentures and dental instruments. The main feature of the device from this company is the frequency modulation mode. In this way, cleaning can take place in the most optimal way. Pathogenic microorganisms must be eliminated even in the hidden and internal cavities of the denture.

The price of ultrasonic baths is of interest to many. We'll look into it.

The device is equipped with a timer and provides temperature regulation. The body is made using stainless steel, which makes it resistant to rust and fungus. The display shows the remaining cleaning time. The device is well equipped. The cost is approximately 44 thousand rubles.

CE-5700A – digital timer

Lightweight and easy to operate ultrasonic bath. There are five different types of processing to choose from. The device is equipped with a digital timer for accurately setting the cleaning time of loaded products.

Equipped with a protective grille (basket), stands for discs, watches and jewelry.

Area of use: removing grease and deposits, salt deposits from the surface of dentures, jewelry, manicure and other instruments, cleaning electronic storage media.

Pros:

Quiet, durable plastic case, touch panel with display.
Clear time display using a digital timer.
Sealed lid, stylish design.

Minuses:

Consumers did not find any negative features.

Elma

Specializes in cleaning instruments of even the most complex configurations. Effectively disinfects and cleans dentures without the use of potent agents. The device comes with an ultrasonic generator. The device uses environmentally friendly technologies. The parts and components of the ultrasonic bath for cleaning dentures are produced without dismantling.

High cleaning efficiency is achieved through a high-performance ultrasound transducer. The unique technology allows ultrasound waves to be evenly distributed in the solution. The price of the device reaches 22 thousand rubles.

How to store dentures correctly -

In this section we will tell you how to store dentures at home. Most often, patients do not know how to store dentures correctly, because removable dentures must almost always be removed at night. Keep in mind that improper storage can quickly lead to deformation of the prosthesis.

Soak the dentures overnight - for the first two weeks after making the denture, dentists recommend wearing the new denture almost all the time, without removing it, or removing it for a short period of time.
However, after two weeks, the tissues of the prosthetic bed need regular rest - at least 6 hours a day. Remember that most types of dentures must be kept moist to maintain their shape. When removing them for a long period, you need to place them in a solution of water or a special solution for soaking dentures (you can buy it at the pharmacy). Place the denture in water overnight. Do not keep dentures with metal elements in water that smells like chlorine - this may cause the metal parts of the denture to darken.

Important: remember that dentures can become deformed due to the following two reasons... Firstly, if the dentures dry out, and secondly, if you place them in hot water. After this, the shape of the denture will no longer fit the shape of your gums, and the denture will cause pain and discomfort when wearing or eating.

How to whiten dentures –

Denture whitening may be necessary if you have not taken good care of your removable dentures for a long time, which has led to their darkening (due to the attachment of pigment plaque and tartar). Whitening dentures using whitening toothpastes is highly not recommended, because... Such toothpastes have increased abrasiveness.

Remember that the surface of the denture is much less hard (than tooth enamel) and as a result is more susceptible to abrasion and scratches. Therefore, the use of whitening pastes will quickly cause irreparable damage to the prosthesis. The best means for whitening old dentures are an ultrasonic bath, an option using De'Longhi EcoDecalk liquid, and, again, Corega effervescent tablets. We hope that our article on the topic: How to store and care for removable dentures was useful to you!

Sources:

1. Personal experience as a dentist, 2. “Orthopedic dentistry. Textbook" (Trezubov V.N.), 3. "Removable dentures: a textbook" (Mironova M.L.).

"Ferroplast Medical"

The device comes in different capacities, the largest is 27 liters, and is equipped with a heater. The device is suitable for pre-sterilization treatment of dental instruments and dentures. Capable of cleaning contaminants of various origins, including mechanical, biological and medicinal. Suitable for disinfecting metal and glass instruments.

Inside the tank there is a metal grid for tools. The body is made of stainless steel. The price of the device reaches 37 thousand rubles.

JEKEN CE-5200A – CD cleaning

A device for removing sweat, fat and mechanical dirt deposits from the surface of CD, VCD or DVD discs. Capable of working with jewelry of various metals of the most bizarre shapes.

The bath is made of high quality stainless steel with an internal useful volume of three-quarters of a liter. Power reaches 50 watts.

There are five modes with freely adjustable processing time at a frequency of 42,000 Hz. The product is certified according to several international standards.

Pros:

Compact device, cleans the disk surface well.
It is equipped with a stand for disks, and there is a device for installing a clock.
Affordable price, choice of mode and processing time.

Minuses:

Not very suitable for cleaning manicure tools, including blood residues.

The best ways to preserve and maintain smile aesthetics

What is the best way to clean removable dentures? If they are very dirty, or there are stone build-ups, then the only possible way to whiten is to go to the dentist for hardware cleaning. But even here it is not always possible to return restorations to their original shade. To prevent loss of aesthetics, it is necessary to regularly clean artificial teeth at home - with a special brush, paste, and disinfectant solutions. The dentist will advise which product is best to use at home after prosthetics. It is also recommended to treat brightly colored foods and drinks without fanaticism, to give up cigarettes or reduce their quantity - in any of the above situations, oral hygiene should be strengthened.

Reasons for using this teeth cleaning

First reason

No matter how thoroughly you brush your teeth morning and evening, over time their condition becomes imperfect. The enamel darkens, a soft plaque appears on the walls of the tooth, which soon turns into tartar.

The second reason

In addition to disrupting the aesthetic component of your smile, tartar often provokes more serious dental diseases: caries, periodontal disease. Treatment of these diseases is quite complex, and incomplete. They are chronic, and any filling will sooner or later require replacement, and periodontal disease must be constantly monitored and undergo regular courses of treatment. Therefore, the easiest way to deal with the root cause of all these troubles is tartar.

Tartar is located both above the gum and deep in periodontal pockets. And it is quite difficult to clean off all the plaque mechanically.

Therefore, modern dental clinics use ultrasonic cleaning of the surface of teeth.

Is it worth using folk remedies?

Often people, in search of what to clean and how to whiten dentures[1] made of plastic, acrylic, nylon at home, decide that nothing can be better than folk remedies. Acetic acid, salt, activated carbon, tooth powder, soda, peroxide, citric acid and even a microwave are used. But, according to experts, careless and improper use can cause irreparable harm to artificial teeth (and natural ones too), gums, and fastening elements. The orthopedic structure may crack or become stained. Therefore, the choice between improvised folk remedies and pharmaceutical drugs with carefully selected composition should still be inclined in favor of the latter.

Citrus juices and citric acid

How to clean dentures with citric acid? To do this, take citric acid on the tip of a knife and mix with 1-2 peas of toothpaste or a small amount of tooth powder. Citric acid can be replaced with 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice. Then apply the mixture with a brush to the product and leave for 15-20 minutes. Then clean it with a brush and rinse in running water.

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide

For this method, you should take 1-2 teaspoons of soda (baking soda only), a little water and hydrogen peroxide - literally a few drops each. Gradually add the liquid to the soda and mix to form a slurry - then it is applied to the structure with a brush and cleaned. The method may help whiten dark plaque, but large particles of baking soda powder will leave scratches on the product.

Why do you need care?

In short, caring for removable orthopedic structures is necessary so that they maintain an attractive appearance and functionality. And also so that a person can communicate with others without hesitation, without worrying about bad breath. High-quality care is required to maintain normal microflora in the oral cavity, i.e. so that harmful microorganisms do not prevail over neutral and beneficial ones. Timely removal of soft and hard plaque also eliminates a potential source of infection, because they are inhabited by a large number of pathogenic bacteria. That is, adequate care protects against inflammation in the oral cavity and infections. And what will happen in his absence, we will tell further.

Side effects due to unsuitable whitening products

Side effects from the wrong selection of cleaning or bleaching agents can damage the prosthetic structure to such an extent that it loses its attractive appearance and functionality. Consider the dangerous consequences:

the appearance of scratches and cracks on the product,
the appearance of white, colored or dark spots on artificial teeth, gums, metal components,
unpleasant taste or burning in the mouth,
allergic reactions, stomatitis,
displacement or breakage of clasps,
deformation and destruction of the orthopedic structure.

“I’m already used to using cleaning tablets - it’s convenient and the results from them are noticeable. The paste didn't help much. And I soak the plastic in the solution a couple of times a week and everything is fine. I've been using it for 2 years now and it looks just like my teeth. But I also go to the dentist for professional cleaning, otherwise I can’t remove the stone with a simple brush.”

Irina P., review from gidpozubam.ru

What happens if there is no care

Installing a new and beautiful denture can give a person the deceptive feeling that the artificial structure will always be like this and there is no need to take special care of it. But this opinion is wrong, because the characteristics of the materials (for example, the presence of micropores on the surface) and the lack of regular cleaning and disinfection are a direct path to the appearance of age spots and the formation of tartar on the teeth. Moreover, it is impossible to remove the stone even with a special brush and paste at home. The result will be the following manifestations:

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decreased smile aesthetics,
stomatitis due to the influence of microbes on the mucous membranes,
destruction of supporting teeth: caries occurs due to cariogenic bacteria,
risk of breakage of the prosthetic base: stone build-ups can reduce the strength properties of materials, especially elastic ones - plastics, nylon, acrylic,
penetration of harmful microbes into the stomach and intestines: inflammatory processes occur, beneficial substances are less absorbed, and the body’s immune defense weakens.