And with the use of dentures comes the need for reliable adhesives — a market that's grown significantly since the first formulas were introduced in the early 1900s. Now a $1.69 billion industry, ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking manufacturers of denture adhesives to take a more proactive role in informing consumers about the risks of zinc poisoning posed by some denture ...

The product - Polident Extra Hold Denture Adhesive Cream - may cause neurological problems if not used according to its directions, the company said in a statement today. The problem is linked to the ...

A denture adhesive is being withdrawn from sale in Australia as its maker GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) warns of potential health risks from its "long-term excessive" use. The product - Polident Extra Hold ...

Regulatory authorities and dental associations are examining reports that overuse of zinc-based denture adhesives may cause neurological damage. While a direct causal link has not yet been established ...

When he began getting weak, 61-year-old Ronald Beaver figured he might just be feeling his age. Eventually his problem was traced to a serious blood disorder caused by low levels of copper. "I didn't ...

GlaxoSmithKline said on Thursday that it would stop making and distributing three versions of its popular denture adhesive Poligrip until it removed zinc from the products because of concerns about ...