After installing dentures, each attending physician recommends purchasing additional hygiene products to care for the structure. They are commercially available in the form of wipes, creams, powders and tablets. Of this entire list, the most important for hygiene procedures are tablets. What types of denture tablets are there, what effect do they have and how to use them correctly?
Review of the Protefix brand: how tablets help clean removable dentures
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- Arsenal of Protefix products
- Release form and packaging of the drug
- Features of the cleaning composition
- How effective is the drug?
- Instructions for using tablets
- Features of application
- Safety precautions when using tablets
- How much do Protefix tablets cost?
Question for a specialist
No matter how high the quality of the material and production of removable dental structures, without careful care they quickly wear out and require replacement. Protefix (“Protefix”) are tablets that are specially created by the company of the same name to extend the life of dentures. Thanks to their special formula, removable products will retain their original shape and appearance longer.
Basic rules for storing removable systems
Most modern removable dentures are stored directly in the mouth. For example, in principle, it is not necessary to remove clasp, Quattro Ti (“Quadrotti”), sandwich dentures at night and even every day - by the way, that’s why they are often called conditionally removable. Full or partial removable ones made of acrylic, nylon or Acry-free (“Acry-free”) can also be left in place at night. But any orthopedic structure needs to be cleaned at least 2 times a day! A well-cleaned product is dried with a paper or cloth towel and, if necessary, stored in a container. It is advisable to purchase a special one, which can also be used as a cleansing bath.
Read more about how to store dentures correctly so that they last as long as possible and maintain an attractive appearance.
Arsenal of Protefix products
The Protefix company produces not only tablets for cleaning dentures. There are other forms of drugs in the arsenal that help to use the product. So, for example, if the removable structure is not held firmly in the mouth, then a powder preparation is used. If the fixation of the prosthesis leaves much to be desired, cream is used. Gaskets are designed to help a person get used to the installed product.
Attention! Each of the products is prescribed by the attending physician after examination and mandatory correction of the removable structure, especially for gaskets - they cannot be used without an orthopedist, because they can cause problems with the positioning of the prosthesis.
Purpose of cleansers
There are different types of cleaning products for removable dentures. To carry out high-quality hygiene and care for products, you need a whole arsenal of devices and preparations: brushes, paste, various foams, gels and rinses, cleaning tablets, ultrasonic baths.
Read the article on the topic: the most complete list of products for those who have removable dentures.
A very important and indispensable means for cleaning dentures is cleaning tablets; they must be used on an ongoing basis, in fact, just as the rest of the list of hygiene products cannot be excluded. As for cleaning tablets, cleaning dentures with them allows you to avoid a whole range of problems at once:
- elimination of pathogenic microflora: plaque accumulates on dentures, the smallest food residues can get stuck in fastening elements and microcracks invisible to the eye of the product. It may not be possible to remove them with a regular brush and paste, and then the product can become a source of bacterial growth and infection, causing inflammation of the gums and other dental diseases,
- removal of stains and even minor whitening of the crowns of artificial teeth: everyone wants their smile to look beautiful, but not everyone can deny themselves the pleasure of consuming food and drinks with coloring pigments (coffee, berries, tea, soda, juices, sauces). Not everyone can give up the bad habit of smoking. These unfavorable factors gradually lead to a change in the color of artificial crowns, and if you do not periodically use specialized cleaning agents, the appearance of the product will soon deteriorate, and, alas, it will be impossible to whiten it using other methods.
- Extending the service life of products: prostheses contain various fastening elements, which also require specialized care so that they last longer. For example, metal hooks. The tablets will help protect them from corrosion.
Release form and packaging of the drug
Active removable teeth cleaner Protefix are white tablets that are quite large in size and have a menthol smell. Available in large cardboard packages. One package can contain 32 or 66 pieces. This amount is associated with a large consumption of funds. “Protefix” for cleaning removable teeth has increased hygroscopicity, so the tablets are packaged in foil blisters at a distance from each other.
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Features of the cleaning composition
The drug has a unique formula that allows you to clean the surface of removable dental structures from hard and soft plaque. Moreover, the high oxygen content in the Protefix preparation even removes coloring matter from it, for example, from coffee or cigarettes.
Among the components of the product are: bicarbonate, sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium perborate, potassium carbonate, citric acid. The drug also contains small quantities of aromatic (menthol) and coloring (indigo) ingredients and mint oils. Therefore, its regular use allows you to keep dentures in their original form for a long period of time and maintain fresh breath.
How effective is the drug?
The effectiveness of using Protefix denture cleaning tablets has been confirmed not only by numerous clinical data, but also by user reviews. Other features of the drug include the following:
- in the process of dissolving the product in water, a rapid release of active oxygen occurs, which leads to the cleaning of the most difficult areas of the structure,
- due to the fact that bacteria accumulate in places inaccessible for regular cleaning, after using the tablets, the structure is cleaned more efficiently, which significantly reduces the risk of the formation of new deposits and gum inflammation,
- the same absence of bacteria leads to the elimination of bad breath, and the feeling of freshness lasts up to 12 hours,
- the product effectively removes even stubborn dyes from removable teeth, so after its use the smile remains snow-white,
- since the drug does not affect the surface of the structure mechanically, the likelihood of its damage is reduced to zero,
- to carry out the procedure you do not need to have any special skills, it is simple and takes no more than a quarter of an hour,
- The presence of mint and menthol oils in the preparation does not affect the taste characteristics of food, but can cause allergic reactions.
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“I’m an avid tea drinker, so I’ve always had a problem with brown teeth. I was very afraid that I wouldn’t be able to solve it when it was time to get a removable denture. I read it on the Internet, consulted with my doctor, and chose Protefix tablets. I’ve been using it for the second year, I’m happy with the result, I don’t even look at other products.”
Marina Lvovna, 54 years old
Composition of cleansing tablets
Each manufacturer, of course, has its own special ingredients that others do not have. However, there are components that are most often used for the production of tablets - they are found in one form or another and in concentrations by almost all manufacturers:
- sodium perborate: has a whitening effect,
- citric acid: promotes bleaching of artificial materials, plus enhances the effect of other components included in the composition,
- carbonates: help the effervescent product dissolve very quickly and without residue in water, resulting in a homogeneous solution,
- mint: the most common mint flavor is that it deodorizes well, adds freshness and eliminates unpleasant odors,
- dye: for example, blue - due to it the crowns visually become whiter,
- enzymes: they perform a protective function, because by soaking them from the solution, the removable device literally “repels” bacteria from itself,
- active oxygen: this is a powerful weapon against bacterial plaque control.
And now it’s time to more specifically answer the question of how to clean dentures at home, namely, which tablets will cope with this task most effectively. The review below is based on the opinions of experienced orthopedic dentists and patient reviews.
Corega Tabs Dental White ("Corega")
This well-known brand from GlaxoSmithKline produces a whole series of products for high-quality and gentle oral care. He also presents several types of creams for reliable fixation of removable systems in the oral cavity. As for tablets, they are in demand among patients because... help preserve the original color of artificial teeth, as well as restore it if stains appear on the prosthesis or its shade has changed due to contamination. This product removes bacterial plaque quite effectively. Corega Tabs Dental White is available in packs of 30 and 72. The asking price is from 250 rubles.
Corega Tabs Dental White
To find out the composition and understand how to properly clean dentures at home, read the article on the topic: 5 advantages of Corega tablets for removable dentures.
Protefix
Are you wondering how else to clean your dentures from dark plaque? Judging by the reviews of Internet users, Protefix tablets cope well with this task, which are able to reach contaminants even in the most inaccessible places. This product also effectively combats unpleasant odors due to the components of peppermint and common mint. Protefix can be purchased in packs of 36 and 72 pieces. Their cost starts from 200 rubles.
Protefix tablet
LACALUT Dent
These tablets are not cheap, the cost for 30 pieces in a package starts from 350 rubles, but they help restore the color of artificial teeth, as well as protect it from pigment and plaque accumulation. They disinfect and deodorize well, and remove organic1 residues. The composition contains citric acid, menthol and bleaching sodium perborate. When dissolved, the water turns blue.
LACALUT Dent tablets
Fittydent
The manufacturer positions the product as unique, claiming that it can even cope with the remnants of fixing creams that cannot be removed with other hygiene and care products and do not dissolve in water. If you have decided how to clean your removable dentures and have chosen Fittydent, then after using them you will certainly get a whitening effect and will be glad that the product is no longer a source of bad odor. The asking price is from 300 rubles per pack of 32 tablets.
Fittydent tablets
The Fittident brand is respected in 68 countries around the world; it provides customers with a fairly wide range of products for the care and fixation of removable systems: creams, tablets, pads. Read about the features, advantages and disadvantages of the brand in the article on the website: 4 products from “Fittident” that will improve life with removable dentures.
ROCS (“R.O.K.S.”)
The composition of this product is safe for metal elements of removable devices. The role of the “main violin” here is played by bleaching oxygen, which helps to cope with severe stubborn stains and is able to return artificial crowns to their original whiteness. The composition also contains antibacterial substances that help fight germs that have settled on the surface of the orthopedic structure. Another plus is that the price of this brand is quite reasonable - from 220 rubles for a package consisting of 32 tablets.
ROCS tablets
Dentipur ("Dentipure")
For those who can’t decide how to clean their dentures at home, we recommend trying Dentipyur brand tablets (Germany), which have a very attractive price - about 140 rubles (for 30 pieces). They have antiseptic properties, a whitening effect, and quickly dissolve and soften plaque.
Dentipur tablets
Instructions for using tablets
Instructions for use of Protefix tablets are included with each package. According to its content, using the product is not difficult even for a beginner:
- clean the removable structure with a brush and paste,
- take out one Protefix tablet and place it in 100 ml of warm water previously poured into a glass,
- dip the prosthesis in the resulting liquid, hold for about a quarter of an hour,
- Remove the product from the solution and rinse thoroughly under running water.
Features of application
To properly clean a removable denture with Protefix tablets, you must adhere to some rules:
- Cleaning of the product should be done outside the oral cavity, in a glass specially designated for this procedure,
- It is necessary to lower the product into the solution immediately after placing the tablet, since it is at the moment of its dissolution that an active release of oxygen occurs,
- It is not recommended to keep the structure in the solution for longer than the time specified in the instructions, since the active components of the mixture can contribute to the appearance of microdamages on the plastic,
- The tablet must be used immediately after opening the blister, since storing it outside of a sealed package can trigger a number of chemical reactions with air and loss of cleaning properties.
In addition, if the drug has expired, it is better to dispose of it. Although it does not accumulate toxic compounds, the quality of cleaning is significantly reduced.
How to use correctly
Usually, the denture, cleaned with a brush and dental floss, is placed in a solution (1 tablet per 150 ml of water) for 20 minutes. Depending on the brand, the amount of water, preparation and time for cleansing may vary, so read the instructions carefully.
Afterwards, the denture must be thoroughly rinsed to remove any remaining product and dried. You should not use the tablets if you notice cracks or chips on the surface of the prosthesis. In this case, you can only worsen the situation.
How often to apply
Cleaning with tablets at home should be done at least 2 times a week. This will ensure high-quality removal of bacterial plaque and eliminate the causes of unpleasant odor. It is also not a good idea to use tablets too often, as this can damage the crown material.
In order for the denture to last a long time, it is necessary to take it to the dental clinic for professional cleaning from time to time.
Safety precautions when using tablets
Protefix tablets for dentures, judging by the manufacturer’s statement, do not pose a threat to human health at all. As a rule, no negative reactions from the body are observed. But sometimes the product still provokes allergies. Its manifestations may be:
- irritation of the oral mucosa at the junction of the structure,
- itching of the mucous membrane,
- rashes of various types on both the mucous membrane and the skin.
Such a response from the body can be associated both with the active substances of the drug and with flavorings and coloring ingredients.
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Another cause of allergies and side effects may be non-compliance with the instructions for use (for example, the tablets have expired), as well as insufficient preliminary hygiene of the product. At the slightest suspicion of intolerance to the drug Protefix, you must stop using it!
Be careful and careful - the drug smells nice, and the packaging is easy to open, so you should keep it away from small children!
Side effects due to unsuitable whitening products
Side effects from the wrong selection of cleaning or bleaching agents can damage the prosthetic structure to such an extent that it loses its attractive appearance and functionality. Consider the dangerous consequences:
- the appearance of scratches and cracks on the product,
- the appearance of white, colored or dark spots on artificial teeth, gums, metal components,
- unpleasant taste or burning in the mouth,
- allergic reactions, stomatitis,
- displacement or breakage of clasps,
- deformation and destruction of the orthopedic structure.
“I’m already used to using cleaning tablets - it’s convenient and the results from them are noticeable. The paste didn't help much. And I soak the plastic in the solution a couple of times a week and everything is fine. I've been using it for 2 years now and it looks just like my teeth. But I also go to the dentist for professional cleaning, otherwise I can’t remove the stone with a simple brush.”
Irina P., review from gidpozubam.ru
How much do Protefix tablets cost?
The cost of the drug for cleaning removable dental structures Protefix is within the average range. The final price is determined by the volume of packaging, the status of the pharmacy chain, the region of sale, the characteristics of the purchase (online, pickup) and a number of other factors. So, in Russia, buying the product at a pharmacy will cost on average 170 rubles for 32 tablets and 300 rubles for 66 pieces.
Judging by the reviews, when buying Protefix tablets for dentures, you can be sure that the product will maintain its integrity and appearance for a long time.
Author: Matyushenko M. A. (Thank you for your help in writing the article and the information provided)
Why do you need care?
In short, caring for removable orthopedic structures is necessary so that they maintain an attractive appearance and functionality. And also so that a person can communicate with others without hesitation, without worrying about bad breath. High-quality care is required to maintain normal microflora in the oral cavity, i.e. so that harmful microorganisms do not prevail over neutral and beneficial ones. Timely removal of soft and hard plaque also eliminates a potential source of infection, because they are inhabited by a large number of pathogenic bacteria. That is, adequate care protects against inflammation in the oral cavity and infections. And what will happen in his absence, we will tell further.
