How does my patient use Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm?
They use it in place of their regular toothpaste and brush three times daily.
Where can my patient obtain Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm toothpaste?
Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm can be prescribed by you. It can be dispensed by you or a pharmacy.
Why is Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm toothpaste only available on private prescription?
Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm contains a high level of fluoride and is classified as prescription-only medicine.
Can anyone use Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm toothpaste?
Anyone considered at high risk of caries and over 16 years of age could benefit from being prescribed Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm toothpaste.
How does Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm toothpaste work?
Sodium fluoride applied topically after tooth eruption reduces caries by inhibiting demineralisation and promoting remineralisation of the tooth surface. It is effective on both enamel and exposed dentine.
There is a clinically proven dose-dependent relationship between the level of fluoride in a daily toothpaste and the degree of clinical anti-caries efficacy.1
The longer the duration of topical fluoride application, the greater the anti-caries benefit.
Results of a clinical study assessing the efficacy of Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm fluoride toothpaste for at home use, found that it resulted in the hardening of:
- 54.9 perc ent of primary carious lesions on roots after three months2
- 76.1 per cent of primary carious lesions on roots after six months2
What is Colgate Duraphat 5000ppm toothpaste recommended for?
The treatment and prevention of dental decay.
