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Effect of denture and soft tissue disinfection on edentulous biofilms.

Microbiology spectrum · Sachdeo A, Brahmbhatt Y, Singh M, Papas A · 2026-09-23

Researchers compared denture disinfection alone versus denture disinfection combined with soft tissue chlorhexidine treatment in complete denture wearers, finding both reduced harmful bacteria, with the combined approach providing additional benefits particularly on the tongue.

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