COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AVAILABLE METHODS OF CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF REMOVABLE PLATE PROSTHESES FOR THE ELDERLY AND SENILE

Objective. To analyze three methods of cleaning and disinfection of removable plate prostheses (protected by patents) available for elderly and senile persons with psychoneurological diseases living in boarding schools. Materials and methods. Technologies of application of the following methods of cleaning and disinfection of removable plate prostheses are described: 1) using an ultrasonic dispersant UZDN-A with a complex of individual reagents; 2) using the ozonizer-sterilizer « Ozon-stom»; 3) with the help of an ultrasonic washing machine «Retona» and an original complex of domestic reagents. Results. Their positive and negative aspects are revealed; it is established: that each method carried out according to the instructions gives 100% disinfection of removable dentures; the most rational method of ultrasonic treatment with the use of a washing machine of the «Retona» type; for the removal of old and dense deposits of plaque, the method with the use of a dispersant UZDN-A is preferable; the method of ozonation for the elderly and senile people suffering from neuropsychiatric diseases can only be used with the participation of medical staff. Conclusion. The considered methods of cleaning and disinfection of removable plate prostheses can be applied to a greater or lesser extent for the elderly and senile in residential homes of psycho-neurological profile, with complete success can be applied to this category of persons living in a family or in residential homes for the elderly without diseases of this profile. According to the volume of positive aspects, the method of cleaning removable plate prostheses using a washing machine of the “Retona” type and the original complex of domestic reagents is most preferable.