HybenX® Plaque Biofilm Remover: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER different from other topical anti-microbial agents like chlorhexidine, bleach, povidone-iodine, or hydrogen peroxide?
A: Chlorhexidine, bleach, povidone-iodine, and hydrogen peroxide kill bacteria by chemically disrupting cell membranes. Typically these products are of a low concentration in a water solution. These agents are effective at killing bacteria in dental plaque, but they do relatively little to affect the polysaccharide matrix that supports the bacteria. With the matrix still in intact, dental plaque will re-form quickly.
HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER is a concentrated mixture of sulfates, and it has a very strong affinity to absorb water. HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER absorbs water from plaque biofilm and from the bacteria harbored within, causing the internal structure of the plaque to coagulate and collapse. The plaque detaches from tooth surface, and can be easily rinsed away.
HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER collapses the matrix that supports microorganisms, helping to make plaque biofilm removal easier.
Q: What is the most appropriate application to use HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER?
A: Applications of HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER are detailed in this chart
Q: Can the HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER be diluted or combined with another product and still be effective?
A: No. HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER was formulated to give the greatest benefit to patients and dental professionals in its original semi-viscous purple state. Diluting or combining it with another product will render the product ineffective and potentially harmful.
Q: Will the patient feel any pain or discomfort when HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER is applied?
A: If a local anesthetic hasn’t been used, the patient may feel a mild stinging sensation during application until the HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER is rinsed off.
Q: What happens if HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER is left on too long?
A. If the application time is grossly extended and an excess volume is used, damage may occur to the uppermost surface of the oral mucosa. Exposure time should never exceed 30 seconds. Always read the Instructions for Use. It is important to use evacuation/suction to limit the overflow of excess material to areas that do not need to be treated.
Q: The patient's gum tissue turned white after treatment— what does this mean?
A: This is normal. The white patch happens occasionally when HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER absorbs some water from the oral mucosa. Oral tissue will rehydrate itself and return to its normal color within a few hours. The white patch is an effect of drying and is not a burn.
Q: Is HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER harmful to the enamel?
A: Safety studies show that common household food and beverages like yogurt and orange juice are more erosive to the enamel surface than HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER. For details about the safety studies, please click here.
Q: But HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER contains sulfuric acid! How can it be safe?
A: The properties of HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER are that of a desiccant (drying agent) rather than an acid. Studies have shown that HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER is less erosive to enamel than orange juice or yogurt, and does not harm pulp or periodontal tissue. For details about the safety studies, please click here.
For Professional Use Only
HybenX® PLAQUE BIOFILM REMOVER has not been approved by the FDA and are sold outside the United States. Approved as a Class I medical device in the European Union and Canada, HybenX® Plaque Biofilm Remover is available to dental professionals in Europe and Canada as an adjunctive focal irrigant intended for the removal of dental plaque biofilm.