Parodontax short-term treatment

Parodontax Extra 0.2% w/v Mouthwash pack shot

Kills, repels and lasts

Intensive treatment for persistent gum problems, clinically proven to be effective against bleeding gums, gum irritation and gum inflammation.1–3

  • Acts rapidly to significantly reduce oral bacterial count4
  • Prevents plaque build-up through 12-hour substantivity4
  • Significantly reduces gingivitis symptoms after 2 weeks following a supragingival prophylaxis1
  • Forms a protective antibacterial layer to help gum healing2,4
  • Clinically proven to accelerate gingival healing after periodontal surgery3

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Plaque biofilms determined by image analysis program

Not all chlorhexidine formulations are the same

In a 5-week randomised study, Parodontax Extra 0.2% w/v Mouthwash was more effective at inhibiting plaque growth when compared with another commercial 0.2% chlorhexidine solution with an anti-staining agent.5

After 4 days of treatment:5

  • 73% reduction in plaque with Parodontax Extra 0.2% vs. 37% with comparator*5
  • 78% reduction in biofilm vitality with Parodontax Extra 0.2% vs. 26% with comparator*5

Images show the vitality of the plaque biofilm after 4 days of treatment determined using an image analysis program to discriminate green (vital) bacteria, yellow (vital and dead) bacteria and red (dead) bacteria5*Mean values and statistical comparison between placebo and two chlorohexidine solutions in terms of plaque index, plaque area and biofilm vitality

Chlorhexidine action

Rapid action

Chlorhexidine digluconate acts rapidly, killing the bacteria that cause plaque in 30 seconds4,6

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  • Why avoiding anionic interactions when using Parodontax can help

    Chlorhexidine is incompatible with anionic agents

    Often present in conventional toothpastes, anionic agents interact with chlorhexidine.7,8 Toothpastes with anionic agents should therefore be used before Parodontax Short-Term Intensive Treatment (rinsing the mouth between applications) or at a different time of day.

  • Tips to avoid staining

    Tannin-alternatives

    Simple recommendations to help avoid staining

    To minimise the risk of staining after using chlorhexidine mouthwashes, advise patients to avoid tannin-containing food and drinks.

Recommend Parodontax short-term intensive treatment to get patients with persistent gum problems back on track

Parodontax Extra mouthwash

Parodontax Extra 0.2% w/v Mouthwash

For For patients with gingivitis who need short-term intensive treatment that is clinically proven to be effective against bleeding gums, gum irritation and gum inflammation.1–3

Parodontax short-term treatment product details

  • Parodontax Extra Mouthwash product Details

    Ingredients

    0.2% (w/v) Chlorhexidine Digluconate.

    Directions

    Read the information underneath carefully before use. Use only if seal on cap is present and intact before opening.

    Toothpastes can stop Parodontax working. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water and wait 5 minutes after brushing your teeth before using Parodontax. You can also use the mouthwash at a different time of day.

    Use twice a day. Fill the cap to the 10mL line. Rinse mouth thoroughly for 1 minute then spit out.

    Denture sore mouth: Clean and soak your dentures in Parodontax mouthwash for 15 minutes twice daily or as directed by your dentist.

    Dental surgery: Rinse as directed by your dentist.

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