pro·phy·lax·is paste

(prō-fi-lak'sis pāst)

Compound containing a mild abrasive (and sometimes fluoride), used professionally to remove dental plaque and extrinsic stains, polish teeth, and to minimize plaque accumulation and retention.

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Their properties are suited for packaging dental varnish and prophylaxis paste. COC films are also being used as an alternative to Barex[R] in a variety of animal health applications.

Tekni-Plex: Thermoformable Film, Closure Liners

* Group II: prophylaxis paste (Sultan; Topex, NJ, USA)+37% orthophosphoric acid (Condicionador Dental Gel; Dentsply, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)+primer and adhesive (Transbond XT; 3M Unitek, Monrovia, USA);

Effects of Ozone and Prophylactic Antimicrobial Applications on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets

Soyman, "Influence of a prophylaxis paste on surface roughness of different composites, porcelain, enamel and dentin surfaces," European Journal of Dentistry, vol.

The effect of prophylactic polishing pastes on surface roughness of indirect restorative materials

NUPRO Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste by DENTSPLY contains NovaMin, a calcium phosphate crafted to relieve sensitivity, provide stain removal, and is dye and gluten free, the company says.

NUPRO Sensodyne Prophylaxis Paste

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