Poligrip Science: Adhesive Formulation

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Dual Polymer System

Poligrip adhesives' dual polymer system is designed to maintain denture performance when individual patient factors limit retention.

Poligrip adhesive dual polymer system consists of two ingredients: carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinyl methyl ether/maleic acid (PVM/MA).3 Poligrip Cushion and Comfort contains Carbomer.

Two polymers are activated on contact with saliva, expand and cross-link to create an elastic polymer network. This elastic network can resist both tensile forces and shear stresses.3 Poligrip Cushion and Comfort's formulation expands in the presence of water to fill the gaps and create a cushioning layer.

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Maintaining Denture Performance

The Poligrip denture adhesive dual polymer system is designed to maintain denture performance when patients need it the most.

*vs no adhesive, after 1 hour†based on studies related to carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinyl methyl ether/maleic acid (PVM/MA), not the Carbomer technology

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Poligrip Helps Seal and Protect Against Food Entrapment4

Poligrip adhesives’ sealing action helps reduce food entrapment vs. no adhesive 74%*†4

Poligrip helps prevent gum irritation by keeping out food particles6

In an in vitro model, a Poligrip adhesive reduced the impact of trapped food particles on gingival tissue.6

*after 1 hour on a lower full denture†based on studies related to carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and polyvinyl methyl ether/maleic acid (PVM/MA), not the Carbomer technology

“…patient ratings showed that denture adhesives may improve the denture wearer’s perceptions in retention, stability, and quality of life…”5

Oral tissue after 12 hours of agitation with poppy seeds and acrylic disks in laboratory tests

Poligrip helps prevent gum irritation by keeping out food particles6

In an in vitro model, a Poligrip adhesive reduced the impact of trapped food particles on gingival tissue.6

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Poligrip adhesives' dual polymer system is designed to maintain denture performance

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