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Medicines nicotine polacrilinQuestion & answer

nicotine polacrilin · Medicine question

Can it damage dentures or dental work?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

It can stick to dentures and may rarely loosen or damage fillings, implants or other dental appliances.

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