Dentistry Today Product Focus Fluoride Varnishes
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Fluoride Varnishes

  • September 20, 2012
  • 5 minutes read
  • 12 years ago

Product Focus
Fluoride Varnishes

GC America
MI Varnish is a 5% sodium fluoride varnish with RECALDENT (CPP-ACP). It is unique compared to all the other fluoride varnishes because it brings bioavailable calcium, phosphate, and fluoride to the tooth surface, releasing high levels of fluoride, and it is well known that fluoride is an important tool in the fight against caries. Working in concert with the sodium fluoride in the MI Varnish is a wiser clinical choice for you and your patients. It is indicated for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth. For more information, call (800) 323-7063 or visit gcamerica.com.
Ultradent Products
Flor-Opal Varnish White is a fluoride varnish with an innovative syringe and tip delivery system for fast, simple, and mess-free application. It features a unique syringe-to-syringe mixing system, ensuring a consistent, even dose of fluoride is applied to each tooth. The varnish is delivered with new SoftEZ tip, a tip with a unibody design that avoids fiber shedding and tip clogging. The bristles are integrated within the body of the tip, providing a platform for an even coat of varnish. For more information, call (800) 552-5212 or visit ultradent.com.

3M ESPE
Vanish 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish with tricalcium phosphate is a proprietary formula that contains fluoride, calcium, and phosphate—components naturally found in saliva. It delivers targeted and sustained fluoride and calcium release. After application, Vanish white varnish flows across tooth surfaces and comes in contact with saliva, releasing fluoride and calcium throughout the life of the varnish. It is easy to apply and aids in the relief of hypersensitivity. For more information, call (800) 634-2249 or visit 3mespe.com/vanish.
VOCO America
Profluorid Varnish is the easy and tasteful transparent varnish. Taking only seconds, the new, patented, single-dose delivery system, which includes the brush and the material, makes the application easy. It sets quickly in the presence of saliva, providing immediate and long-lasting results. Patients like the 4 flavors (caramel, mint, cherry, and melon) without the aftertaste of some other brands. The material is free of saccharin, aspartame, and gluten, and its white transparent color makes it invisible on the teeth, leading to high patient acceptance. For additional information, call (888) 658-2584, visit vocoamerica.com, or e-mail infousa@voco.com.
Waterpik
UltraThin Fluoride Varnish is a 5% sodium fluoride varnish for application to enamel or dentin for the treatment of dental hypersensitivity and for use as a cavity liner. The unique ultrathin formula is 28% thinner than the leading brand, making application smooth and simple. It is shown to release 135% more fluoride over the critical first hours of treatment, according to an independent study. It’s available in 4 great-tasting flavors—melon, bubblegum, strawberry, and mint—and its sweetened with xylitol. For more information, call (800) 525-2020 or visit fluoride.waterpik.com.

Preventech
Vella 5% sodium fluoride varnish with xylitol is now available in bubble gum flavor. It is ideal for hypersensitivity and, because it goes on easier, is especially suited for treating younger children who struggle with the fluoride tray technique. Because Vella goes on smoother, without lumps and clumps, it feels better in the mouth. And since children in particular love bubble gum, they will readily accept treatment, meaning you can count on improved patient compliance. For more information, call (800) 474-8681 or visit the Web site preventech.com.

Colgate
PreviDent 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish has a strong desensitizing action, treating hypersensitivity quickly and easily. This ready-to-use unit dose product sets rapidly on contact with saliva and dries to a natural enamel color your patients will love. It’s available in 2 great-tasting flavors, raspberry and mint. You can use it chairside and recommend PreviDent 5000 liquid gel toothpaste at home for use as a dental caries preventative in adults and pediatric patients. For more information, call (800) 962-2345 or visit colgateprofessional.com.
Sultan Healthcare
DuraShield is a professional-strength 5% sodium fluoride varnish featuring a hygienically sealed unit-dose dispensing system. Each premeasured package contains 0.4 g varnish and one UltraBrush 2.0 Brush, manufactured by the world leader in dental applicators, Microbrush International. Durashield mixes easily and sets smoothly, leaving a soft yellow shade on enamel. It is available in 32- and 200-count boxes in patient-pleasing Bubble-Fun flavor. For more information, call (800) 637-8582 or visit the Web site sultanhc.com.

Denticator
Zooby 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish is beneficial for dentinal hypersensitivity and reduction of postoperative sensitivity. It comes in one great flavor: Turtle Melon (watermelon). In addition, it is gluten-free and sweetened with sucralose and xylitol. The thin, saliva-tolerant formulation adheres to moist teeth and dries clear. Each Zooby Fluoride Varnish package contains a 100-count box of 0.5-mL unit-dose varnish cups, 100 ultrabrush applicators, an autoclavable Turtle Zooby gripper cup-holder, and user and patient instruction sheets. For more information, call (800) 227-3321 or visit denticator.com.

Premier Dental Products
Independent studies have shown Enamel Pro Varnish with ACP formula delivers more enamel fluoride uptake and greater fluoride release than the varnish with TCP. It desensitizes dentin and is proven to diminish hydraulic conductance by 73%. Easy to apply, aesthetically pleasing, and gluten-free, it’s available through your authorized dealer. For more information, call (888) 670-6100 or visit premusa.com.

DMG America
As one of the fastest-growing hygiene product lines on the market, ClearShield 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish received THE DENTAL ADVISOR Award in 2010 for Top Fluoride Varnish. It goes on clear with no embarrassing yellow discoloration. It is gluten-, aspartame-, and saccharin-free and is sweetened with natural noncaloric sweeteners, including xylitol. ClearShield’s delicious flavors include bubblegum, watermelon, and a new mint flavor. It is guaranteed to taste better, or you’ll get your money back. For more information, call (800) 662-6383 or visit dmg-america.com.

Ivoclar Vivadent
Fluor Protector is a clear, protective varnish containing fluoride. Its clear application provides optimal aesthetics, and its unique formula allows placement of a thin and invisible coating, providing long-lasting protection. Not only will dentists love the thin consistency compared to thicker alternatives, but hygienists will love the ability to place the varnish prior to patient examination. This is not your ordinary fluoride varnish. For more information, call (800) 533-6825 or visit ivoclarvivadent.us.

Medicom
When it comes to delivering the maximum benefit of fluoride varnish to your patients faster, the winner is Duraflor Halo. It has been shown to release more than 3 times the fluoride than some of the other leading competitive brands during a 4-hour period. Made with the highest allowable fluoride concentration, it quickly dries to a natural white tooth color, and patients will love the delicious spearmint and wild berry flavors. For more information, call (800) 308-6589 or visit medicom.ca.