Answer to: If Secure Denture Adhesive is insoluble in water, how can the denture be removed?
Secure consists of two main components: The Polyvinylacetate is the adhesive. It works only on a dry surface. To keep the jaw dry, we use Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). CMC works like a sponge–it absorbs saliva. If the sponge “is filled” with saliva and no more saliva can be absorbed, the jaw becomes wet, the Polyvinylacetate loses contact with the jaw and the denture stays in place only by suction. The consumer can remove the dentures. All the residues of the adhesive will remain on the dentures. No adhesive is left on the gum. The residues of the adhesive can easily be removed by using cleansing tablets.
