Have you ever wondered what is the difference between one prophylaxis paste and another? What is each presentation used for and what is it made of? In this article we make it easier for you. We have chosen the prophylaxis pastes that our customers value the most and compared them to each other.
In this comparison you will find the following criteria: Presentation, chemical composition, prices, and in what type of treatments or cases it is used. Keep reading, we will help you choose the best one!.
The 7 best rated prophylaxis pastes:
1. Prophylactic Paste - Vidu
It is it is a universal polishing paste based on pumice stone powder. Thanks to its RDA (Radioactive Dentin Abrasion) value of 237, it has exceptional polishing properties presented in medium grain and three flavors: Cinnamon, Strawberry and Lemon.
Prophylactic Paste - Vidu:
- It can be applied both inside and outside the oral cavity.
- Does not contain fluoride, as it may affect the whitening action.
- Smooth polishing and high cleaning power.
- Easy application without splashes.
- Professional polishing of teeth. Cleaning before teeth whitening.
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2. Detartrine
Abrasive paste available in three abrasion levels to satisfy all clinical situations: coarse (RDA 150), medium (RDA 100) and thin (RDA 50).
Characteristics of Detartrine by Septodont:
- Flavor: essential oils.
- Manufacturer: Septodont.
- Presentation: 45 grams package.
- Use: professional.
- Chemical composition: zirconium powder, fluoride free.
- Indications: Hard to remove stains and polishing of fillings and tooth surfaces.
3. Dentaflux Prophylaxis Paste
Dentaflux Prophylaxis Paste polishes efficiently and with minimal abrasion.
Dentaflux Prophylaxis Paste Characteristics:
- Medium abrasive.
- Composition: silicon dioxide, aroma and excipients.
- Can be used with nylon brushes or rubber cups.
- High effectiveness.
- Menthol paste with strawberry aroma.
4.Medicaline prophylaxis paste:
Characteristics of Medicaline’s prophylactic paste:- Flavor: chewing gum.
- Manufacturer: Medicaline.
- Presentation: package of 200 grams.
- Use: professional.
- Chemical composition: sodium fluoride.
- Indications: Recommended for normal cleaning, polishing and plaque removal.
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5. Prophyflex bicarbonate bags
Sodium bicarbonate powders for prophylactic cleaning of dental surfaces. The powder spray can be applied from the occlusal limit to the cervical limit without danger of injury to the gingival pocket and the bands of the dental alveolus.
Prophyflex features:
- Flavor: orange.
- Manufacturer: KAVO.
- Presentation: 80 envelopes of 15 gr.
- Use: professional.
- Indications: removal of dental stains and plaque, orthodontics, cleaning before sealing fissures, prosthodontics and conservative and aesthetic dentistry.
6. CleanJoy
Cleaning and polishing tooth paste available in three abrasion intensities to suit each individual situation with color coding for easy distinction:
- Coarse (Red): for cleaning in the presence of abundant bacterial plaque, when there are deep stains and also to remove some composite leftovers that may remain on the teeth after orthodontic treatment.
- Medium (Yellow): is used in less complex cases where there are no deep stains and the amount of bacterial plaque is lower.
- Thin (green): thanks to its low abrasion properties it can be used for maintenance and cleaning in the implantology field.
- Flavor: mint.
- Manufacturer: VOCO.
- Presentation: 2 tubes of 100 ml each.
- Use: professional.
- Chemical composition: fluoride (700 ppm) and xylitol.
- Indications: Removal of soft and hard plaque on the tooth surface, discoloration and polishing of tooth surfaces in professional tooth cleaning treatments, before bleaching and after removal of appliances.
7. Profex
Paste for prophylaxis and polishing of teeth. Aesthetic packaging in individual cups to promote greater hygiene avoiding the use of a single container for several patients. It has two levels of abrasiveness thanks to the pumice stone, allowing a medium or high granulation. It contains an amalgamating material allowing the paste to be fixed in the most suitable areas simply by applying heat, as it will become increasingly dense. Includes single dose.
Profex features:- Flavor: cherry.
- Manufacturer: Clarben.
- Presentation: 100 capsules of 2 gr.
- Use: professional.
- Indications: polishing of teeth with medium-high abrasiveness.
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