Does the level of knowledge of denture hygiene affect their maintenance?

Introduction: The lack of knowledge about denture hygiene can negatively affect their maintenance. On the other hand, good oral reduce chances plaque accumulation. Objetive: To determine if there is a relationship between and Material Methods: A questionnaire was applied to 67 patients who wore partial and/or total removable prostheses daily evaluate hygiene. For evaluation maintenance, clinical inspection prosthesis carried out using Vigild criterion observe amount that adhered it. Data were statistically processed with Spearman's correlation test Results: presented medium (37.3%) low (56.7%) knowledge; fair (68.7%) poor (11.9%) maintenance prosthesis. There significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: little This level has prostheses.