GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare has released several new studies addressing the importance of proper denture care. Originally presented at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Miami earlier this year, the studies tested several GSK denture care products and addressed issues such as minimizing fungal and bacterial attachment and activity on dentures, reducing food-related denture stains, and enhancing a proper denture fit to increase patient satisfaction.
When taken as a whole, the results of the research conducted by GSK along with doctors from the University Park Research Center, the University of Maryland, and the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine show that GSK's Polident tablets are highly effective in eliminating fungal and bacterial activity on dentures and minimizing combination food-related denture stains, while saving both time and money, the company said.
The studies also show that because denture acrylic is susceptible to surface roughening, which encourages bacterial attachment, it is recommended that Polident, rather than toothpaste, be used as a cleaning agent to eliminate denture scratching and ensure effective cleaning. An additional study also found Polident to be a safe and effective way to clean and kill germs on orthodontic appliances.
In other studies presented at the IADR meeting, GSK examined proper denture fit and patient satisfaction, and found that even for well-made and well-fitting dentures, the use of any one of GSK's Super PoliGrip cream denture adhesives significantly improves denture function and patient satisfaction. Areas such as retention, stability, bite force, and masticatory efficacy all significantly improved when compared to using no adhesive, the company said. Likewise, patient satisfaction and confidence also increased with the use of Super PoliGrip denture adhesives.
The new data complements earlier research performed by GSK on helping patients transition to life with new dentures and properly care for their dentures, the company noted.
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