1.23% APF Office Gel

Directions

Administer to patients in trays for four minutes. Advise patient to bite gently on trays to distribute fluoride interproximally. After treatment, instruct patient to expectorate remaining gel.  Available in Bubblegum, Redberry, and Vanilla Orangesicle.

Features

• High potency topical application of Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride is ADA accepted as an effective decay preventive measure
• Thixotropic formula won't run from tray during therapy
• Economical 16 oz. bottle with convenient, no-clog dispensing cap
• High patient acceptance with three popular flavors
• Low competitive pricing with significant savings over other brands
• May be applied using disposable trays or a cotton pellet for site specific application

Benefits

• Maximum fluoride uptake after four minutes of application
• 96 treatment applications per bottle at about 17 cents per application
• Acidic pH creates favorable conditions for remineralization of decalcified enamel
• Tray application reduces the potential for swallowing
• Preferred office fluoride treatment for children and caries-active patients
• Slow release of fluoride from deposited calcium fluoride inhibits the cariogenic microbial process

2.0% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Gel

Directions

Administer in trays for one to four minutes. Suction residue and instruct patient to expectorate. Advise patient not to eat. drink or rinse for 30 minutes.  Available in Mint and Vanilla Orangesicle.

Features

• High potency topical application of sodium fluoride is well recognized as an effective decay preventive measure
• Thixotropic formula remains in tray during therapy
• Neutral pH permits use for patients with porcelain or ceramic restorations
• Effective alternative for patient who cannot tolerate acidic gels or dual rinses
• Low competitive pricing with significant savings over other brands

Benefits

• Equivalent uptake of permanently bound fluoride to the 1.23% APF gels
• Economical with about 17 cents of gel used per full mouth application
• Preferred office treatment for adults with composite and porcelain restorations (no etching)
• Gel tray technique reduces potential for ingestion of high potency fluorides
• Well-documented office treatment for dentin hypersensitivity problems
• For special needs patients, easy to brush or swab on with cotton tip applicator