Otro
Care and Cleaning of Maxillofacial Prostheses
Registro en:
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, v. 21, n. 4, p. 1270-1273, 2010.
1049-2275
10.1097/SCS.0b013e3181e1b431
WOS:000280149100076
0000-0002-3800-3050
Autor
Goiato, Marcelo Coelho
Rossatti Zucolotti, Bruna Carolina
Mancuso, Daniela Nardi
Santos, Daniela Micheline dos
Pellizzer, Eduardo Piza
Verri, Fellippo Ramos
Resumen
Both the cleaning and care of the prosthesis are fundamental for maintaining its quality. Therefore, the aim of this study was to show the methods of cleaning and care the patient needs to take as regards the prosthesis and adjacent tissue, starting with correct instruction and training by the professional. It has been verified that among the materials for fabricating maxillofacial prostheses, silicone was considered the major retainer of microorganisms on its surface. Therefore, for cleaning prostheses, the use of water and neutral soap, as well as chlorhexidine, is recommended. As regards care of the adjacent tissues, it is recommended to remove the prosthesis before going to sleep, in addition to washing the prosthesis receptor tissues with water and neutral soap or with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water. Whereas for the mucosal surfaces of the ophthalmic cavity, cleaning with filtered and boiled water or physiological solution at least 3 times a day is recommended.