2.5.2. Patient Grouping
denture
The patients were randomly divided into three groups:Lacalut cleaning tablet group: Patients were instructed to use one tablet (LacalutDent, Lacalut, Germany) dissolved in 150 ml of tap water. The appliance was soaked for 20 minutes and then washed with tap water.Brushing with CHX toothpaste group: Patients were instructed to clean the appliance with a denture brush (Foramen Denture Brush, Spain) loaded with CHX toothpaste (LacalutActive, Lacalut, Germany) for one minute and then washed with tap water.Combination group: Patients were instructed to clean the appliance using a brush and CHX toothpaste, similar to the brushing group, followed by soaking it in the cleaning tablet solution for 20 minutes. The appliance was then washed with tap water.The patients were asked to wear the appliance for seven days and follow the instructions and the sealed cleaning method assigned.