Diseño y evaluación de un sistema de higiene de prótesis dentales para adultos mayores

Abstract

Type Of Study: Observational descriptive evaluation of diagnostic technology. Objective: To design and evaluate a system for washing total and partial prostheses. Methods: An automatic washing system was designed consisting of two compartments, the first with two brushes that rotate in reverse, the second, a compartment with ultraviolet germicidal light. The protocol starts with disinfection in vinegar for ten minutes, then is introduced into the first compartment for five minutes and then to the second compartment for seven minutes. 89 older adults participated evaluating the equipment and its use, signed the informed consent of voluntary participation, as established by Colombian resolution 008430. The effectiveness of the use of the equipment is evaluated before and after with a prosthetic plaque index, the perception of the users was evaluated by means of a before and after survey. Results: Of the 89 older adults, 68.54 % were female, 76.4 % have been using the prosthesis for more than 3 years, for their hygiene 44.94 % use a brush and cream and 91 % perform the cleaning autonomously. In general, 85.39 % of the participants feel capable of doing the cleaning with the usual technique. After implementing the washing system, 67.42 % considered the appropriate cleaning time. When evaluating the prosthesis plate index before washing, 58.43 % of bad index was found and after washing it was reduced to 3.3 % with p> 0.001. The participants consider the use of the system easy. Women in a greater percentage considered easy the placement of the prosthesis in the equipment with p <0.04. More than 75 % of the population believes that the prosthesis remains clean after being washed in the system. It is perceived that patients older than 84 years do not feel able to use the system p> 0.003. Conclusions: The designed system was found to be effective, easy to use, time of adequate use and good perception of cleanliness. Older patients do not feel able to use it