Creams for fixing dentures: a review of products

Review of the best creams for fixing dentures: features of composition and application

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1. Why do we need fixing agents for dentures?
2. The main components of creams that provide fixation
3. Rating of the best creams
4. 1. “Fittident” (Austria)
5. 2. "Rox" (Switzerland)
6. 3. "President" (Italy)
7. 4. "Protefix" (Germany)
8. 5. “Lakalut” (Germany)
9. 6. Corega (Ireland)
10. How to choose the most suitable product
11. How to use the composition correctly
12. Side effects of using the compounds

Question for a specialist
Most removable dental structures are attached to the soft tissue of the gums and palate. To prevent their loss, ensure reliable fixation and full performance of their intended functions, use denture cream. The product is suitable for wearing acrylic, nylon and silicone products. About which cream for dentures is better, the features of choice and the nuances of use later in the article.

Cream for fixing dentures

This is the most popular substance, suitable for all types of removable dental structures. Many customers ask the pharmacy for glue to fix dentures. But if you look at it, cream and glue are the same thing.

Yes, it really allows you to securely fix the removable structure on the surface of the gums. But which brand of denture bonding cream is best on the market?

Criteria for a quality fixing cream

• Duration of action
  . The duration of fixation is one of the main characteristics. The instructions for modern creams state that they are able to hold a denture for 12-24 hours. It is more convenient when the fixation agent works all day long. In this case, there is no risk of unexpected detachment of the prosthesis at the most inopportune time.
• Safety
  . The fixing cream or glue should not contain substances that are toxic or damaging to the mucous membrane. This will ensure safe use of the product over a long period.
• Structure
  . Manufacturers specially produce fixing agents with different consistencies so that the consumer can choose the product for themselves. The gel is most often liquid, so it is easier to apply, but at the same time its consumption increases. Liquid products are recommended for the first time after dental prosthetics. Cream or glue has a thicker consistency. However, it must be applied in doses to the prosthesis, because an excess of the substance has a negative effect on the fixing properties.
• Additional ingredients
  . Thanks to the auxiliary components included in the cream, you can not only ensure reliable attachment of the denture, but also freshen your breath and reduce gum inflammation.

Why do we need fixing agents for dentures?

Cream for dentures provides not only reliable fastening of the product in the oral cavity. At the same time it performs the following functions:

• accelerates adaptation to the design, since it eliminates chafing of the mucous membrane,
• prevents the accumulation of food masses between the product and the gums, because adheres to the mucous membrane more tightly,
• provides protection of the mucous membrane from the mechanical impact of the prosthetic structure - you will experience less pain and discomfort, both at rest and when eating,
• prevents gum inflammation (some products contain anti-inflammatory components),
• Gives freshness to your breath thanks to the additives included in the composition (not all).

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Types of other retaining agents for dentures

In addition to glue, spacers and powders can be used to secure dentures. Dental dams contain a fiber filler that acts as a fixing element. Typically, such means are used when attaching a prosthesis to the lower jaw, since they are not very reliable for the upper jaw - the prosthesis may fall out.

Tooth powders are used in the same way as glue: they are poured onto the denture, after which the product is secured in the mouth. The disadvantage of this product is the difficulty of uniform distribution over the orthopedic structure.

The main components of creams that provide fixation

Almost all creams for fixing removable dentures have a similar composition, differing only in some components. For example, substances of natural origin (plant and/or animal) may be added to them. Many manufacturers add aromatic ingredients to improve the taste of the product and ensure freshness in the mouth.

It is important to know! For people prone to allergic reactions, it is better to purchase creams for attaching dentures that have a neutral, hypoallergenic composition. Some manufacturers produce different series of products that allow you to choose the best option. Pay attention to flavoring additives - most often it is mint, eucalyptus, less often - citrus fruits and even chocolate.

Many creams that provide reliable fixation of removable dental structures contain zinc. Its presence allows you to achieve the most durable adhesion of surfaces. And at the same time, it has an excellent wound-healing effect - useful if new teeth are chafed. Many people are afraid to use products with zinc. However, its negative effect on the body occurs mainly in case of ingestion. Therefore, it is important to use this drug correctly: apply only once a day and in small quantities.

Cream "Korega" for dentures

One of the leaders in the fixing agents market. The line consists of 3 types:

• extra strong mint;
• neutral;
• refreshing.

According to data, it ensures fixation of a removable denture throughout the whole day. It comes with mint or neutral flavor. The cream does not contain zinc, so it can be used on an ongoing basis.

How to apply cream

Fixing cream for dentures "Korega" is applied in strips to the inside of the previously cleaned insert structure. It is also necessary to rinse your mouth to remove any remaining food.

After pressing the prosthesis to the gums, the product should not enter the oral cavity. After attaching the structure, it is not recommended to immediately start eating. For strong fixation, you need to wait 10-15 minutes.

Removing the prosthesis

Corega glue reliably fixes dentures, so it is possible that you will need to remove the structure yourself at the end of the day. It's easy to do:

• First you need to rinse your mouth with warm water.
• Then, using rocking movements, try to remove the denture from the oral cavity.
• If it is still fixed, you need to lightly press on the gum mucosa from the cheeks and remove the denture.
• After removing the denture from the oral cavity, it should be thoroughly rinsed using special products recommended by the manufacturer of the fixing cream.

Rating of the best creams

To choose the best cream for dentures, you will need to not just read user reviews online, but carefully study the composition of the product and consult with a specialist. In most cases, you will be able to give preference to a particular drug after using several options, that is, after testing it through personal experience. This is due to the individual characteristics of the body and the different properties of the materials of orthopedic structures. The rating of creams presented below is based on the opinion of both doctors and people who use them.

"Fittident" (Austria)

Fittydent is the best denture cream according to most users. Its only drawback is its high cost - about 500 rubles per tube. It has gained great popularity due to its harmless composition (no zinc or dyes), high resistance to liquids, and economical consumption. “Fittident” reliably fixes the removable structure in the mouth for 12 hours – this is more than enough for a day of use.

"Rox" (Switzerland)

ROCS (“Rox”) is the best denture cream in terms of cost and quality. It contains special substances that prevent and eliminate the inflammatory process, as well as compounds that maintain the normal balance of beneficial microorganisms in the oral cavity. Another advantage is resistance to high temperatures of consumed foods and liquids. In addition, the product has a low price (on average 250 rubles per tube), ensures stable retention of the prosthesis for 12 hours, and gives freshness to the breath thanks to the mint component. Rox contains no zinc or dyes.

“I was forced to install a removable denture on the upper jaw, I spent a long time looking for some kind of glue, because it was constantly falling out. I tried everything... I settled on Rox. Now I feel confident and comfortable in any situation.” Olga Sergeevna, 58 years old

Should removable dentures be removed at night?

New generation removable dentures (nylon dentures, acrylic and clasp dentures) do not need to be removed at night. But it is worth noting that for the first two weeks you should not take them off even at night. This is how long it takes for the process of adaptation to prostheses to take place. It is necessary to remove dentures only during daily hygiene procedures.

It is important not to leave them in a humid environment, because pathogenic microflora may form. This will lead to inflammation of the gums and bleeding.

It is worth storing dentures in special cases with good ventilation - this way they will be clean and dry.

"President" (Italy)

Fixing cream for dentures PresiDENT (“President”) creates a dense layer under the structure that prevents particles of food mass from entering. The manufacturer assures that the effect of the product lasts throughout the day and can reach 36 hours. The absence of allergies, economical consumption, low cost (within 250 rubles) and high quality of the composition allow it to occupy a high position in the TOP of means for retaining removable structures. However, many people are faced with the fact that they cannot buy this product in all pharmacy chains.

"Protefix" (Germany)

Among the positive properties of the popular cream for fixing dentures, Protefix (“Protefix”), we can note: economical consumption, excellent adhesion, dense structure that limits the penetration of food. The manufacturer has released three types of “Protefix”: without coloring and aromatic components (suitable for allergy sufferers), with mint, and with aloe. The product deservedly receives positive reviews from users due to its affordable price (about 200 rubles) and the possibility of use for increased sensitivity of the mucous membrane. Among the disadvantages, users note the inconvenience of the dispenser and the weakening of the fixation under the influence of hot food.

"Lakalut" (Germany)

Cream for removable dentures Lacalut (“Lakalyut”) is included in the rating of leaders due to the high degree of fixation and speed of setting with surfaces. You can eat food within five minutes after installing the structure in the oral cavity, and the structure will remain in place for a whole day. The composition of Lakalut contains, in addition to fixing components, anti-inflammatory compounds and substances that prevent unpleasant odors. Users consider the high cost to be a disadvantage of the product - about 400 rubles per tube.

How to get used to dentures

After installing the structure, many people experience nausea, excessive salivation, loss or distortion of taste, and discomfort when eating. In addition, there is a violation of diction. Over time, some symptoms become less noticeable or disappear altogether.

There are several rules that will help you get used to dentures:

• you need to wear dentures constantly, even while sleeping;
• read aloud 20-30 minutes a day;
• Chew solid food thoroughly.

If severe pain occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Do not try to adjust the design yourself.

Corega (Ireland)

Cream for dentures Corega (“Corega”), along with positive reviews, has quite a lot of negative ones. Among the advantages are an affordable price (about 250 rubles), economical consumption, and the possibility of use for sensitive gums. Its use does not require preliminary drying of the structure. The negative aspects include the rapid dissolution of the product under the influence of water, which leads to a short period of operation - only 3-4 hours. The same property provokes the entry of the composition into the digestive tract during food intake.

How to choose the most suitable product

What should you pay attention to when choosing the best cream for fixing dentures? The main criteria are the following.

• fixing properties: if you rarely use dentures (for example, only to go out on a visit or to the store), then long-term fixation may be unnecessary. In this case, you can buy Corega. If the product is needed for a long time (12-hour working day), you should take a closer look at a stronger version of the composition,
• resistance to water: some compositions lose their fixing qualities under the influence of saliva or frequent consumption of drinks or liquid food. This is important to consider - reviews and personal observations will help here,
• features of the composition (the presence of aromatic and flavoring additives, the presence of anti-inflammatory components, zinc and others: paying attention to this parameter is important if you are prone to allergies or intolerance to any substances. It should be taken into account that some flavorings can change the taste of food,
• resistance to mechanical stress: this point is related to the load on the removable structure during chewing food, and depends on both the frequency of intake and the nature of the products consumed, the type of heat treatment,
• economical use: here it is necessary to consider not only the material capabilities of the user and the cost of the drug, but also the frequency of use of the product, its required optimal amount. So, if you rarely use the composition, you can afford to buy a high-quality cream and “turn a blind eye” to the high price.

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On a note! Unstable fixation or other deficiencies do not always mean that the fixative cream for dentures is “bad.” If the product is not suitable, possible reasons may be: design features (material, shape, installation nuances) and the maxillofacial apparatus, as well as the volume of saliva secreted.

Getting used to removable dentures

As a rule, getting used to removable dentures takes some time. But after the “grinding in” period, a person already perceives the prosthesis as an integral and irreplaceable part of his body.

How long does it take to get used to dentures?

On average, the period of adaptation to dentures for a patient lasts thirty days. At first, dentures feel like a foreign body in the oral cavity, but this is quite natural, because a removable denture is an orthodontic structure. At first, removable dentures may even impair diction. This is especially difficult for people who, due to duty or other life circumstances, regularly communicate in foreign languages. But soon you will get used to it and your speech will be restored.

The presence of an orthodontic structure in the oral cavity initially disrupts the process of salivation and prevents a person from objectively assessing the taste and temperature properties of the food consumed. Also, during meals in the first month of wearing removable dentures, it may be difficult for a person to bite off solid food and chew a piece.

Caring for removable dentures also takes some getting used to. To help you remember, try posting reminders of what needs to be done. Over the course of some time, caring for removable dentures will become automatic.

But there is no need to worry and worry in all of the above cases. Typically, the patient’s symptoms of getting used to a removable denture disappear during the first week of wearing. Within a month, you will physically stop noticing the removable denture and will not consider it a foreign body. Moreover, most patients note that after an adjustment period they feel more comfortable with dentures in the mouth than without them.

How to quickly get used to removable dentures

The main condition for quickly getting used to removable dentures is their constant use despite some discomfort. It's worth it - it's better to wait one week and then enjoy a quality and comfortable life. There are several recommendations and tricks that will help the body go through the adaptation period faster.

During the adjustment period, before placing the denture in the oral cavity, moisten it with water or apply a special fixative to its surface. Practice putting on and taking off removable dentures first, so that later this action becomes mechanical. If you start to feel nauseous, suck on a small piece of candy by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth.

For up to two weeks, when you get used to the dentures, do not take them off even at night. They should only be removed to clean the mouth and the denture itself. Reading aloud for two hours in a quiet environment will again help “tune” your diction. This exercise restores the articulation of sounds in five to six days. Rinse your mouth with warm water about eight times a day and drink hot tea more often. Cut foods into small pieces before eating. It is better to chew food with your lateral teeth, both left and right at once. Eat more vegetables and fruits.

How to use the composition correctly

Fixation cream must be used according to the instructions. The general rules are the following:

• the product is applied to the prosthesis from the inside, only on the lines intended for this purpose and in a small amount (if there is a lot of it, the fixation strength weakens). The recommended volume is usually indicated in the instructions, and the most optimal for a particular person is established experimentally,
• strong creams for dentures containing zinc should not be applied more than once a day - the risk of neurological disorders increases,
• the structure must be clean: before applying the fixing composition, it should be washed with warm water (if necessary, ordinary soap can be used) and wiped dry with a lint-free cloth,
• After removing the removable denture, the fixing cream must be removed: to clean the structure from residual composition, use a toothbrush with extra soft bristles and toothpaste intended for small children (due to their low abrasiveness, such pastes do not damage the surface of the product).

On a note! If, when removing the structure before going to bed, it turns out that it is securely fastened, it is permissible to leave it until the morning. Next time, the amount of composition applied should be reduced.

Fixation of dentures in complete absence of teeth

The absence of teeth (complete edentia) does not allow a person to grind food when chewing. A toothless mouth leads to a violation of facial proportions (sunken mouth), defects in diction, the emergence of severe self-doubt and the inability to lead a full lifestyle.

Modern dentistry allows us to solve this problem with the help of fixed and removable structures. Most people, for various reasons (usually financial), use removable orthodontic structures in such cases. Often, problems arise related to the impossibility of their reliable fixation, even to the point of the prosthesis falling out at the most inopportune moments.

Most often, in case of complete absence of teeth, removable structures made of acrylic plastic are used. Typically, glue, cream or gel is used to fix them.

For many patients, nylon bridges are attached using a flexible backing. This method of fastening is convenient and safe for patients, as it allows the prosthesis to be firmly attached to the mouth.

How to properly fix a complete denture

To properly fix a denture in the absence of teeth, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. Thoroughly clean the gums and the denture itself.
2. Apply a little product evenly to the recesses in the structure.
3. Put on the denture and press it firmly against the gums for 5 seconds.
4. Refrain from eating and drinking for 5 minutes.
5. If it contains a zinc fixative, the product should not be used more than once a day. In this case, you should immediately pay attention to any ailments such as nausea, vomiting, headache or weakness.

Your prosthetist can best tell you which product is best to use for fixing removable dental structures. Sometimes patients have to use several products until they can find the most suitable fixative for themselves.

Sources used:

• “Removable dentures: a textbook” (Mironova M.L.)
• “Partial removable dentures” (Zhulev E.N.)
• Complications during dental prosthetics and their prevention / M.G. Bhushan, H.A. Kalamkarov. — M.: Shtintsa

Side effects of using the compounds

Even the best denture creams can cause side effects. Most often, users indicate the following body reactions: swelling of the gums as a result of pressure from the structure or the development of an allergic reaction, headaches, taste disturbance, increased salivation, nausea, vomiting, discomfort in the digestive tract.

Various factors underlie such manifestations. Perhaps the drug is not suitable for a person due to the characteristics of its composition, or the buyer is prone to allergies. Another reason could be a violation of the recommendations for the use of a fixing agent specified in the instructions. In addition, there is a possibility of purchasing a counterfeit product. Therefore, when studying the rating of denture creams, you should not forget about other nuances of use.

Author: Chorny S.V. (Thank you for your help in writing the article and the information provided)