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Procedure Checklist Chapter 22: Providing Denture Care

Nursing Procedures

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Nursing Procedures

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PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

Chapter 22: Providing Denture Care

Check (9) Yes or No

PROCEDURE STEPS Yes No COMMENTS


1. Removes upper denture before lower denture.
2. To remove upper denture, with a gauze pad, grasps
denture with thumb and forefinger and moves gently up
and down. Tilts denture slightly to one side to remove it
without stretching the lips.
3. To remove lower denture, uses thumbs to gently push up
on denture at gum line to release from lower jaw. Grasps
denture with thumb and forefinger and tilts to remove from
patient’s mouth.
4. Places each denture in denture cup after removing.
5. Places towel or basin of water in sink to prevent damage
to dentures.
6. Cleanses dentures under cool running water.
7. Applies small amount of toothpaste to stiff-bristled
toothbrush; brushes all surfaces of each denture; rinses
thoroughly with cool water.
Alternatively, soaks stained dentures in a commercial
cleaner, following manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Inspects dentures for rough, worn, or sharp edges before
replacing.
9. Inspects the mouth under the dentures for redness,
irritation, lesions, or infection before replacing dentures.
10. Applies denture adhesive as needed or as desired by
patient.
11. Replaces upper denture before lower denture.
12. Moistens upper denture, if dry; inserts at a slight tilt,
and presses it up against the roof of the mouth.
13. Moistens bottom denture, if dry; inserts denture,
rotating as it is placed in the patient’s mouth.
14. If patient does not wish to wear the dentures, covers
them with water in a denture container with a lid. Labels
the container with patient’s name and agency identifying
number.
15. Offers mouthwash.

Recommendation: Pass _____ Needs more practice _____

Student: Date:

Instructor: Date:

Copyright © 2007, F. A. Davis Company, Wilkinson & Van Leuven/Procedure Checklists for Fundamentals of Nursing

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