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Miswak (Salvadora Persica) has been used widely as oral aid since Babylonians era. Many methods have been introduced to improve the patient's denture hygiene but few researches on methods for cleaning edentulous area and denture to treat denture induced stomatitis. This study assessed the use of miswak stick to reduce denture induce stomatitis inflammation. A qualitative interview and questionnaires was conducted to assess the experience of miswak stick used 15 patients suffered from denture induced stomatitis. In addition, the inflammation areas were assessed using clinical photograph for the assessment of inflammation degree and denture stomatitis classification changes and compared with control group (using toothbrush). Four weeks' result showed, no ulceration seen on the mucosa and edentulous arch. There was more than 50% (Mean=55.6%, SD±24.6%) reduction of inflammation surface area and redness. Patient with class 1 and 2 Newton's classification showed significant inflammation reduction more than 50% with 36.4% (Mean=20%, SD±9.9%) and 18.2% (Mean=20%, SD±9.9%). Patient also presented changes of the Newton's classification (n=26.7%). There is no significant different between using miswak vs conventional technique using toothbrush (p<0.05). Patients gave positive feedbacks of miswak on edentulous area as denture cleaning aid. In conclusion, miswak stick can be recommended as alternative oral care aid for edentulous patients and denture care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Copy denture technique is a classic technique for construction of a new denture, based on the existing denture using a replica. This technique helps elderly population in terms of adaptation to a new denture. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of copy denture technique among dentists and dental technologists in Malaysia. Two sets of a pre-tested questionnaire was distributed to participants who attended copy denture workshop. The participants were instructed to answer the questionnaires before and after the seminar. A total of 97 responses were collected and only 77 (79.4%) have given a valid feedbacks. The results showed that eventhough 54.5% (n=42) participants had more than 5 years of clinical experiences, 42.9% (n=33) claimed to have limited knowledge in this technique prior to the seminar and 55.9% (n=43) presented with positive attitude towards copy denture. Majority of the participants (74.1%) were uncertain and did not have the skills to perform the copy denture technique. However, following workshop, their attitude towards copy denture increased (+15.6%) and the mean score value was statistically significance (p < 0.005). In conclusion, awareness and practice on copy denture technique should be encouraged to ensure patient’s benefits when replacement denture are required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]