As reported in the Denver Post, denture creams may be causing neurological damage in long-time users, with at least one reported case in Bennet, near Denver, Colorado. Now, amid reports of neurological damage from long-term use of denture creams, GlaxoSmithKline has decided to pull the products from US shelves. The products in question are Super Poligrip Original, Ultra Fresh and Extra Care. GSK has agreed to remove zinc from these products. Over 30 million people are estimated to wear dentures and I would wager that most of them are ill-fitting. This explains why sales of denture adhesive products are so lucrative.

Lawsuits have alleged that zinc caused neurological damage to long-term users. Now that the trials are drawing close, it will be interesting to see if a settlement will be reached. Pulling the products off the shelf certainly doesn't look good before a court case.

Original Article by Teresa Duncan at http://implantblog.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/glaxosmithkline-to-remove-zinc-from-denture-creams/

Posted in Dental Implants, Gum Disease, Dentures, Headlines

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