Question 36 · LDEK · Cast partial dentures

Which of the following chemical cleaning agents for prostheses should not be used in the case of clasp-retained removable partial dentures (with metal framework) due to the risk of corrosion?

  1. A. 5% sodium hypochlorite.
  2. B. 0.5% chlorhexidine.
  3. C. 2% chlorhexidine.
  4. D. 3% hydrogen peroxide.
  5. E. 0.1% sanguinarine.
Hint

Which cleaner is a strong chlorine-based oxidiser that tarnishes and corrodes base-metal alloys?

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