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Riva Star- Two step patented SDF system

• Biofilm + sensitivity eliminator
• A STAR product containing three powerful components:

                 SILVER    IODIDE   FLOURIDE

• Caries arrest increased dramatically after re-application of 38% SDF from 1 year post treatment to 1.5 years and increasingly to 2-3 years

Why SDF use is growing around the world

• SDF has a proven clinical history of arresting caries and treating dentine hypersensitivity for over 50 years.
• Studies continue to confirm that a 38% SDF solution1 can arrest dental caries by minimising the loss of minerals and collagen destruction. Furthermore, the high concentration of silver and fluoride ions inhibits the growth of cariogenic biofilms.

How does SDF work?

AS CARIES INHIBITOR SDF + KI provides the following three active components to caries affected sites :

SILVER -  Silver compounds are used as an anti microbial agent in dentistry for more than a century.

FLUORIDE -  Works as a bacteriostatic effect to prevent the further demineralisation of tooth structure.

IODIDE - Potassium Iodide used in conjunction with SDF provides a powerful antimicrobial effect as well as reducing potential staining of teeth

SDF treatment is quicker and easier compared to invasive treatment methods.

• SDF treatment delivers Minimal Intervention Dentistry that adopts the philosophy of integrating prevention, remineralisation and less invasive procedures. 

SDF: A proven clinical history of arresting caries clinical study examples  

Clinical Study Examples

• The use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in dental practice, 2020. N. Sefio, M. Robertson, J. MacLean, K. Blain, S. Grosse, R. Milne, C. Seeballuck and N. Innes.
• Clinical summary : Uses of Silver Diammine Fluoride(SDF) - Ngo Hien
• Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride for dental caries management in children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs : 2017 – American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry

• Stabilisation/arrest of caries into dentine in deciduous teeth e.g may avoid the need for hospital admission (GA/Sedation)
• Stabilisation/arrest of caries in elderly patients e.g root caries
• Quick and easy application makes it useful for patients who are: vulnerable, uncooperative, have behavioural problems and those with limited access to conventional dental treatment
• Relief of symptoms from carious cavities (especially occlusal lesions)
• Immediate relief of dentine hypersensitivity (Silver iodide blocks dentine tubules and has low solubility) e.g cervical abrasion cavities
• Inexpensive and obviates the need for local anaesthesia
• Promotes minimally invasive cavity preparation (eliminating the need for extensive caries excavation)
• Minimises the need for aerosol generating procedures
• Acclimatisation to dental treatment and stabilisation of multiple lesions
• Remineralisation of incipient carious lesions (2-3 times more fluoride concentration than sodium fluoride varnish)
• Endodontic irrigation and inter-appointment medicament

Benefits

1.  A PROVEN SDF SOLUTION

• Clinical studies have shown that a 38% SDF solution can successfully arrest caries. Riva Star SDF solution contains 38% Silver Fluoride.

2. IMMEDIATE SENSITIVITY RELIEF

• The silver fluoride and potassium iodide in Riva Star blocks the microscopic tubules that make up dentine. A low-solubility precipitate is formed that gives instant relief.

3. TWO YEARS DESENSITISING EFFECT

• A clinical study supports the immediate effect after one application with Riva Star, desensitisation lasts for 2 years.

4. EFFECTIVE BIOFILM INHIBITOR

• Studies support that Riva Star is an effective Biofilm inhibitor. Riva Star has higher inhibition zones against four bacterial species (E.faecalis, S.gordonni, S.mutans, S.mitis) compared to sodium hypochlorite.

No staining

As proven in clinical studies, Riva Star Tooth Desensitising Agent leaves no stains post procedure and ensures full patient satisfaction.