Before a long-term care resident goes to sleep at night, his dentures are placed in a denture cup with clean water. What rationale supports placing dentures in water?

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Placing dentures in water prevents them from drying out and warping due to exposure to air. Water is a common and easily accessible solution for storing dentures overnight. Saline solution may be used instead of water, but it is not always necessary. The rationale for using saline solution is to maintain the proper pH balance of the denture and prevent the growth of bacteria. However, for short-term storage, water is sufficient. Comfort and preventing dentures from being thrown away are not the primary reasons for storing dentures in water or saline solution.

Before a Long-Term Care Resident Goes to Sleep at Night