Tablets for cleaning removable dentures. Review of the best

September 12, 2019

Owners of removable orthopedic devices are often interested in how to clean their dentures. Indeed, this moment is very important not only for maintaining artificial teeth in perfect condition, for preserving their original beauty, but also for the health of the entire oral cavity. After all, bacterial plaque accumulates on the materials of removable appliances, worsening their condition and provoking the development of inflammatory processes in the living tissues of the oral cavity. Plaque must be removed in a timely manner, and special tablets are best suited for this purpose - there are a large number of different types and brands on pharmacy shelves today.

Tablets are good at cleaning dentures from plaque

We agree that due to the wide variety, it is very difficult to make a choice and find out which tablets are best. The editors of the UltraSmile.ru portal will help you decide on this issue. From the article you will also learn what else cleansing tablets are useful for, what is included in their composition and how to use them correctly to make a difference.

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.

Features of wearing removable dentures

Removable dentures have some features. When designing removable dentures, it is impossible to take into account several factors that can only appear while wearing the dentures. This is the degree of pressure of the prosthesis on the gum and the degree of fixation of the prosthesis. It happens that at first patients are concerned about pain when wearing dentures.

Correction of removable dentures

Correction of removable dentures - grinding of the structure in places of contact with the oral mucosa - is carried out the next day after installation of the denture. During the first two weeks of wearing the structure, several adjustments to the prosthesis may be required.

The correction procedure is carried out in the dental office by the attending dentist. Before visiting a doctor to have your denture adjusted, be sure to wear it and walk around with it for at least three to four hours. Also, do not carry out self-correction of a removable denture using improvised tools. At best, this will completely disrupt the fixation of the prosthesis, and at worst, it will lead to a breakdown, after which it is impossible to restore the structure - you will have to make a new one.

If the denture rubs the gum

Some patients, when wearing dentures for the first time, complain that the structure rubs their gums. This is the result of the oral cavity “getting used to” a foreign object. In order to get rid of unpleasant sensations, consult a doctor - he will correct the prosthesis. Don't tolerate discomfort. In the place where the prosthesis rubs, an inflammatory process can form, and healing due to constant friction is almost impossible. If you cannot get to the orthopedist who installed the prosthesis for you, you can turn to us for a service - at the clinic on Shchelkovskaya. An experienced specialist will see you and help you adjust the prosthesis so that nothing bothers you. Just call 8 (495) 033-00-63 or leave your details in the registration form on our website.

Fixation of the prosthesis

The anatomical features of the jaw structure in some people create obstacles to comfortable wearing of dentures. In such cases, you can use a special fixing gel, which is applied in a thin line to the prosthesis. This gel is completely invisible to humans and is absolutely safe. It is better to choose a gel in consultation with your doctor.

Broken prosthesis

During the use of prostheses, due to various factors, the prosthesis may break, as well as cracks and chips. In such cases, you must immediately consult a doctor to repair the structure. The repair period for a prosthesis is up to three days; making a new design (if the old one cannot be corrected) takes a week.

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

Allergy to dentures

People with dentures often wonder: how to treat dentures for allergies? To begin with, it is worth understanding the essence of the problem. By this type of allergy, doctors understand the body’s negative reaction to the introduction of dentures (a foreign object), namely the rejection of a foreign body. This process is accompanied by irritation of the mucous membrane, redness and pain. After installation of an artificial jaw, allergies can manifest themselves in different ways: from several hours to a year or more.

Any part of the structure can act as an allergen: cement, paste, metal, stainless steel or any other alloy, plastic, etc. Accordingly, to solve the problem is to neutralize the stimulus. To do this, the first thing you need to do is determine what exactly the negative reaction was about. Next, the dentist either changes the element to another, to which the body is more tolerant, or covers it with special means (this can be a gel or spraying, depending on the material from which the part is made).

Important: if allergy symptoms are severe, you should immediately remove the denture from the oral cavity, and you can also take anti-allergy medications. After this, you need to go to the doctor for an appointment.

How not to make a mistake with your choice

If you have installed dentures and still don’t know how best to clean them, you can seek advice from your doctor. He will help you choose the product that will be most effective for you. However, it is not always possible to choose your ideal option the first time, and you have to use the trial method. However, when choosing, you should definitely take into account contraindications for use and possible side effects. Sometimes it happens that in some patients tablets of one brand cause allergies and individual intolerance, while in others they do not.

“Before I met Protefix, I always gave preference to Corega - I used all care products only from this brand. It was so convenient and it seemed that it was very correct, because... All products from the same series complement each other. But Protefix won me over the first time - it seemed to me that the results from their use were better, because They were able to remove a stain that the cores couldn’t handle at all.”

Tamara Vitalievna, review from the dental portal gidpozubam.ru

How to choose a container for storing dentures

Some patients choose a container for storing removable dentures based solely on price. This is due to the fact that the appearance of the boxes is almost identical and many simply do not understand what the difference is. In fact, the boxes are very different from each other.

The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing is the material that was used to make the box. Cheap containers are made from cheap plastic. It quickly loses its shape, deteriorates and gets dirty. The pores in the plastic quickly become contaminated with various microorganisms and bacteria, which destroy the container itself and negatively affect the prosthesis.

Next, you should pay attention to the shape of the cavity inside the container. Different designs have different sizes. If, given the compact size of the prosthesis, you choose a large internal volume of the box, the use of a disinfectant solution will be irrational. But with the small size of the inside of the box, a massive structure may not fit.

The third parameter when choosing a box is the presence of a removable mesh in it. Its presence is not necessary, but it makes it easier to carry out the procedure of rinsing the device and removing it from the box.

If, however, buying a box turns out to be too expensive, you can opt for a special case for storing dentures.

Rules for cleaning dentures with tablets

Regardless of which brand of product you end up choosing, you should read the instructions for use, which will tell you exactly how to clean your dentures. You should not neglect these instructions and use the product longer than recommended by the manufacturer, because... otherwise, you may harm the artificial teeth or your health, for example, cause an allergic reaction or irritation, and even a burn to the mucous membrane after returning the denture to the oral cavity.

It is important to follow the instructions for proper cleaning

Let's take a closer look at how dentures should be cleaned using tablets at home, and what can and should be done, and what absolutely cannot be done:

take a convenient container that can be filled with water so that the solution completely covers all parts of the prosthesis,
fill the container with warm water: it should not be hot, you cannot use boiling water, because this may lead to deformation of product elements,
place the tablets in water: the one-time quantity of tablets is indicated in the instructions, dissolve them thoroughly - the solution should not have sediment,
Dip the orthopedic structure into the resulting solution and leave it for exactly as long as indicated in the instructions. This could be 1-2 minutes or even 10-15. There are also products in which the prosthesis must be kept overnight,
remove the product from the water and rinse thoroughly under running water: under no circumstances put the product in your mouth until you rinse it with water, otherwise you may cause an allergy or burn the mucous membrane,
dry the surface of the product with a soft napkin or paper towel, and also conduct a thorough inspection: if chips or scratches are found on it, it is better not to use it for its intended purpose, but first consult with an orthopedist.

In addition to the question of how to clean dentures at home using tablets, people are also interested in how often this should be done. You need to use specialized products at least 2-3 times a week, then your smile will always look well-groomed and snow-white. Also, to enhance and maintain the effect, do not forget to have the product professionally cleaned twice a year at the dental clinic where it was made for you.

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According to the official manufacturer lacalut.ru

Expert “During operation, removable dentures can periodically rub the mucous membrane and injure it (especially if correction and relining were not carried out in a timely manner), therefore it is very important that they are always clean and undergo the necessary disinfection in order not to become a source of bacterial growth and provoke an acute inflammatory reaction in the mucous membrane. To prevent all unpleasant consequences, it is better, even at the stage of manufacturing and installation of orthopedic devices, to immediately think about what and how to clean dentures. And one of the options is the use of cleansing tablets.” Dental hygienist Victoria Nikolaevna Kashaeva

Consulting specialist

Kashaeva Victoria Nikolaevna

Specialization: Dental hygienist Experience: 8 years

Cases for storing removable dentures

If it is not possible to buy a high-quality container, it is better to opt for a case than to buy a cheap and low-quality box. Cases are simpler box models. They are not suitable for disinfection procedures, but only perform the functions of transporting and storing dentures at night. Modern dentures do not need to be left in water overnight, so it will be enough to cover the bottom of the case with a sterile bandage.

The case for removable dentures and the structure itself cannot be:

wash with hot water;
leave to dry near heating devices and in the sun;
store under table lamps;
throw near household chemicals.

All this can cause their deformation and lead to damage.

Your doctor will tell you about proper storage of removable dentures at night after they are installed. But many patients on forums share their storage secrets. Judging by the reviews, these methods are simple and effective. Here are some of them.

My attending physician explained that the prosthesis does not need to be kept in solution overnight. It is enough to disinfect it once a week. Over time, I noticed that when you put on a wet prosthesis, you feel more comfortable and there is no excessive dryness. Now I store the product in a glass of water.
I have been using removable dentures for many years. I always put them in a container overnight, but fill them with distilled water. So far there have been no problems.
I don’t wear prosthetics myself, but I observed my grandmother’s actions. She always takes them out at night, cleans them and wraps them in a handkerchief.

Whatever method is chosen for storing removable dentures at night, the main thing is to prevent it from breaking or deforming. And for this it is better to avoid the influence of hot temperatures on it, protect it from falls and follow all hygiene rules.

Sources used:

Moriyama, N.; & Hasegawa, M. (1987). "The history of the characteristic Japanese wooden denture". Bulletin of the History of Dentistry.
Borovsky E.V., Antonov M.E. Single-stage replacement of a single missing tooth // Clinical dentistry. — 1997
British Journal of Dental Science, Volume 4

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Containers for storing dentures

Containers for storing and cleaning dentures are externally made in the form of a box. Its internal space imitates the appearance of a dental jaw. Such forms allow you to save the amount of solution used to disinfect the apparatus. Some individual models have a special system that helps you easily remove the product from the container. It looks like a mesh with a small holder. When this mesh is lifted, the disinfectant solution flows back into the container, and the product itself appears at the top.

Such containers are made from polymer materials that are used in medicine. A liquid previously recommended by the attending physician is poured inside. This liquid is poured or added only after placing the product inside the box. This will help prevent it from spilling over the top and ensure that the denture is completely covered. Afterwards, the container is closed with a lid, which ensures the tightness of the container.

Main container functions:

High-quality disinfection of products. The denture is completely covered with a disinfectant solution. It is thoroughly cleaned from food residues and other contaminants, which helps restore the product to its original aesthetic appearance.
Additional amenities. It is quite inconvenient to remove the product from the glass. Fragile plastic products can be damaged easily. Using a container, the patient gets better access to the prosthesis and guarantees its integrity.
Protection against bacteria. Storing a product in a glass does not guarantee that bacteria or other contaminants will not penetrate into it. Sometimes the entry of such bacteria into the oral cavity leads to the development of inflammatory processes in the soft tissues. The treatment turns out to be lengthy, and the prosthesis itself cannot be used during this time.
Safety of the product during transportation. Purchasing a box will be a good decision for people who travel a lot. Transportation in this form will guarantee the integrity of the structure.

Reviews about the containers are only positive. They highlight the following advantages of this product:

The container’s tight and airtight lid prevents spillage of disinfectant liquid in any position, which is very convenient during transportation;
the tightness of the lid allows you to protect the structure from the penetration of dirt, and therefore the oral cavity from infection;
the box is quite strong and if it falls, the denture is completely protected from various mechanical damage;
the materials used for making the boxes are opaque, which helps hide the structure from prying eyes;
The small dimensions of the boxes allow them to be transported in small bags.

From all of the above, we can conclude that the use of a container allows you to keep a removable denture in an absolutely clean environment, preserve its integrity, facilitate the transportation process and hide it from prying eyes.

Service life of removable dentures

If you follow the rules and provide regular care for your removable dentures, the design will last you a long time. The minimum service life of prostheses is three years. The production of new prostheses after a certain period of time is extremely necessary - wearing outdated structures causes bone tissue atrophy and “sagging” of the lower part of the face.

When wearing removable dentures, it is important to visit a dentist at least twice a year. The doctor relines the prosthesis - restoring a tight fit of the prosthesis to the jaw. The doctor also examines the general condition of the oral cavity, which allows timely detection and treatment of inflammatory processes.

If you feel severe discomfort while wearing removable dentures, dry mouth, pain, then contact your dentist as soon as possible - he will help identify the causes of symptoms and carry out the necessary restorative procedures.

Tip #3: Be sure to use disinfection solutions

A disinfection solution is not just ordinary water, it is an environment saturated with useful components that will help to carefully remove plaque, bacteria, and stains from an artificial product. It must be remembered that ordinary water is a moist environment that promotes the growth of bacteria, and a disinfectant solution, on the contrary, helps fight pathogens.

In what solution should dentures be stored? Purchase special professional products for the care of removable systems, namely tablets for preparing a solution. For example, "Corega".

The water for the solution should not be hot, because Too high a temperature can lead to deformation of products, cracks and scratches.

Do all structures need to be placed in such a solution? This should be done at least 2-3 times a week with all removable devices. But some only need a few minutes or a couple of hours to cleanse, while others can be placed in the solution overnight. However, in the latter case, it is important to remember that the solution must be intended for long-term use (up to 12 hours in a row), which will be stated in the description of the product.

The photo shows the use of a solution for a prosthesis

Products made of nylon, acrylic with the addition of diamond chips, Acry-Free (“Acry-Free”) do not require a long stay in the solution. But classic dentures made of plastic or regular acrylic have a fairly porous structure and are susceptible to a stronger accumulation of bacterial plaque than other systems. Therefore, they need to be disinfected more thoroughly and more often.