Figures & data
Fig. 1. Heavy encrustation of calculus and plaque (arrowed) on maxillary (a) and mandibular dentures (b). The maxillary and mandibular dentures present a heavily abraded fitting area with deposited calculus and stains.
Fig. 2. Boxplot of the modified OHIP-14 summary scores for complete denture wearers (n=7) assessed before (Baseline) and after completion of probiotic study (post-study). Reduced post-study scores indicate improvement in responses (p=0.16). The median is represented by the horizontal line. The mean value is represented by a crossed dot.
