Table 2a.

Effect of gender on denture hygiene practices

Questions	Options	Gender		Total 150 (%)
		Male 63 (42%)	Female 87 (58%)
Storage of denture after removing from mouth	Normal water	28 (18.7)	30 (20)	58 (38.7)
	Wrapped in cloth, plastic bag, or open air	35 (23.3)	57 (38)	92 (61.3)
Removal of dentures while sleeping	Yes	48 (32)	55 (36.7)	103 (68.7)
	No	15 (10)	32 (21.3)	47 (31.3)
Frequency of denture cleansing per day	Once daily	47 (31.3)	13 (8.7)	60 (40)
	Twice daily	25 (16.7)	23 (15.3)	48 (32)
	Three times daily	5 (3.3)	18 (12)	23 (15.3)
	None	11 (7.3)	8 (5.3)	19 (12.7)
Methods of cleaning	Brushing only	24 (16)	54 (36)	78 (52)
	Soaking in denture cleansers only	12 (8)	5 (3.3)	17 (11.3)
	Combination	23 (15.3)	22 (14.7)	45 (30)
	Others	4 (2.7)	6 (4)	10 (6.7)
Use of mouthwash to clean denture	Yes	26 (17.3)	37 (24.7)	63 (42)
	No	37 (24.7)	50 (33.3)	87 (58)