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Procedureonoralhygiene

This document provides information on oral hygiene procedures. It defines oral hygiene as cleaning the teeth and oral cavity to maintain health and prevent disease spread. Good oral hygiene includes daily toothbrushing and gum stimulation. It outlines the purposes, indications, necessary equipment, and steps for conscious and unconscious patients. Proper oral hygiene is important to prevent various local and general health complications that can result from neglected mouth care, such as halitosis, stomatitis, pneumonia, and more. The document emphasizes the nurse's role in assessing and documenting the patient's oral status and providing clean and comfortable oral care.

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Procedureonoralhygiene

This document provides information on oral hygiene procedures. It defines oral hygiene as cleaning the teeth and oral cavity to maintain health and prevent disease spread. Good oral hygiene includes daily toothbrushing and gum stimulation. It outlines the purposes, indications, necessary equipment, and steps for conscious and unconscious patients. Proper oral hygiene is important to prevent various local and general health complications that can result from neglected mouth care, such as halitosis, stomatitis, pneumonia, and more. The document emphasizes the nurse's role in assessing and documenting the patient's oral status and providing clean and comfortable oral care.

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PROCEDURE ON

ORAL HYGIENE
ANAMIKA RAMAWAT
M.Sc. Nursing
Batch 2017-18
GCON, Jodhpur
INTRODUCTION

■ Certain patients are prone to oral


problems because of lack of knowledge.
■ Good oral hygiene includes daily
stimulation of the gums and brushing of
the teeth.
DEFINITION

“Oral hygiene cleaning the teeth and


the oral cavity of the patient. It
includes the measures to prevent the
spread of disease from mouth and
increase the comfort of the patient.”
PURPOSES
To maintain the healthy state of mouth, gums, teeth and lips.

To remove food particles from and between the teeth.

To stimulate appetite.

To provide a sense of well-being.

To remove dental plaque.

To prevent sores and infection of the oral tissues.


To relieve discomfort resulting from halitosis and taste.

To prevent gum inflammation and infection.

To prevent the mucous membrane from becoming dry.

To prevent sordes, which results in ulceration.

To maintain the intactness and health of the lips and oral cavity.

To prevent oral infections.

To clean and moisten the membranes of the mouth and lips.


INDICATIONS
Seriously ill Paralyzed Patients with
patient. patients. infections and
disease of
mouth.

Patients with Patients


fever. breathing
through mouth.

Patients under
anesthesia.
Postoperative Unconscious
patients. patients.
ARTICLES-
 Articles needed for conscious patients- A tray containing the
following articles-
o Face towel.
o Mackintosh with draw sheet or towel.
o Disposable gloves(clean).
o Toothbrush.
o Toothpaste.
o Log of tepid water.
o Emollients (liquid paraffins, coconut oil, boroglycerine Vaseline.
o Cotton applicator.
 Articles needed for unconscious patients-
o Face towel.
o Mackintosh with draw sheet.
o Disposable gloves(clean)
o Artery forceps
o Dissecting forceps.
o Tongue depressor
o Mouth gag
o Potassium permanganate(1gm:5000ml)
o Gauze piece
o Emollients (liquid paraffins, coconut oil, boro glycerine Vaseline
o Cotton applicator
PROCEDURE STEPS- for conscious
For unconscious
Post procedural/ After procedural
■
Steps
Apply emollient over the lips.
■ Remove and dispose off equipment appropriately.
■ Remove and discard the gloves.
■ Remove kidney tray, mackintosh and towel.
■ Make the patient comfortable.
■ Tidy up the unit.
■ In unconscious patient, if there is collection of secretions in mouth, apply suction.
■ Take all the articles to treatment room. Discard the waste as per protocol of
biomedical waste management and clean the articles with soap and water.
■ Wash hands.
■ Record the time and nature of treatment and condition of the mouth on nurse
record. Document assessment of the teeth, tongue, gums, and oral cavity.
COMPLICATIONS OF
NEGLECTED MOUTH
CARE
LOCAL Complications GENERAL Complications
 Halitosis  Inhalation pneumonia
 Stomatitis  Nephritis
 Joint disease
 Pyorrhea
 Rheumatic heart disease
 Root abscess
 Loss of appetite
 Tonsillitis
 Sinusitis
 Parotitis
 Glossitis
 Sordes and crust
 Adenitis
 Otitis media
SUMMARY…
THANK YOU
&
KEEP SMILING!

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