Polident Science: Cleanser Formulations
Polident daily denture cleanser kills 99.9% of bacteria and fungi*
Polident daily denture cleanser’s formulation kills 99.9% of bacteria and fungi* that can cause irritation, bad odours, denture stomatitis and plaque formation.1–5
*In laboratory tests. Fungus is Candida albicans
Polident denture cleanser science: four active ingredients work in parallel to provide a deep clean
- Potassium monopersulfate
- Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine (TAED)
- Sodium percarbonate
- Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)6
The active ingredients in Polident denture cleanser tablets have an effective antimicrobial effect, killing bacteria and fungi linked with:
- Mouth and gum irritation3
- Bad odours4
- Denture stomatitis4
4-in-1 cleaning system helps maintain denture hygiene every day
Polident denture cleanser tablets kill bacteria associated with plaque formation and yeast associated with denture stomatitis – significantly reducing denture biofilm mass and improving denture hygiene.5
- In in vitro laboratory tests, Polident cleansers kill 99.9% of bacteria and fungi – including those associated with malodour and denture stomatitis†1,2
- Polident cleansers penetrate biofilms and kill bacteria in hard-to-reach denture surface pores where bacteria can thrive (in vitro single-species bacterial biofilm)4,7
- When used as directed, Polident cleansers help remove plaque and stains from dentures, and regular use prevents stain and plaque build-up8
- Daily use of Polident cleansers with brushing removes significantly more bacteria than once-weekly denture cleanser treatment9
*Colgate Total toothpaste†Tested in vitro at 40°C for antimicrobial activity using a method derived from the European suspension test that reflected home use conditions and pack instructions10
“Dentures should be cleaned daily by soaking and brushing with an effective, non-abrasive denture cleanser”11
The science behind Polident denture cleansers
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When used daily, Polident denture cleansers improve denture hygiene9
A laboratory study compared daily vs. weekly use of Polident denture cleansers at Day 7.9
*In a laboratory studyBacteria are highlighted in green
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Maintaining performance with minimal scratching
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- Regular toothpastes can scratch dentures, leading to microbial colonisation12
- Polident cleansers’ non-abrasive formulation is proven to clean while minimising scratching13
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Cleanser compatibility with denture materials
Compared with other cleaning agents, there were no concerns after soaking and brushing denture polymers with Polident cleanser tablets.10
Polident cleansers are suitable for:
- Overnight soaking14,15
- Metal partial surfaces14,15
Polident cleansers help keep dentures clean every day
Polident helps to maintain denture performance for everyday life
