Open AccessEvaluating the efficacy of denture cleansing materials in removal of tea and turmeric stains: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Priyanka P Makhija,
Kamal Shigli,
Vaibhav Awinashe
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.195643
Subject(s) - sodium hypochlorite , dentistry , sodium perborate , acrylic resin , chemistry , bleach , staining , medicine , hydrogen peroxide , coating , organic chemistry , pathology
Extrinsic staining of acrylic resin dentures could be a major esthetic problem for denture wearers. Tea, coffee, cola, turmeric, and tobacco often cause extrinsic staining of dentures.