The level of denture hygiene maintenance behavior of good, less good, and not good were showed by the score of 56-75, 36-55, and <35, respectively. Data were obtained using a questionnaire consisting of 15 questions that were read directly to respondents. Sampling technique used was total sampling with total 58 samples. Methods: Descriptive study with cross sectional design was used as the study method. Objective: The objective of study is to understand the level of behavior and associated factors towards the level of the acrylic denture hygiene maintenance behavior in elderly in Penatahan Village, Tabanan Regency, Bali. Health behavior can be measured from the knowledge, attitudes or responses, as well as the actions of a person. Denture users must have attention of hygiene to prevent adverse impacts that might result from the use of the denture that would be affected by health behavior. Background: Loss of teeth when entering the phase of elderly is the impact of the aging process and can be overcome by using denture.
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