Fluoride and Cervatec

Fluoride Indications:

• treatment of hyper-sensitivity teeth

• exposed dentin and root sensitivity 

• remineralization

• high carries risk

• history of decay/dental work

-Contraindications:

• Tree nut allergy

-Steps to apply:

• Area to be treated are clean

• Mix the varnish with the brush

• Spread the varnish evenly to the areas to be treated

-Post Treatment:

• Nothing hot or crunchy for the next hour

• Do not brush or floss until 6 hours after application or before bed
  

  
  

  Cervitec/ Cerv F Indications:

• Cervitec is a Chlorohexadine varnish that does not stain teeth but is realesed over 90 days. It Is greatly beneficial in the treatment of gingiivits and periodontal disease. Cervitec F is that same product with Fluoride in it.

• Gingivitis

• Bleeding gums

-Contraindications:

• None including pregnancy

-Steps to apply:

• These come in single does tubes

• Completely dry area being treated, use cotton rolls to isolate if necessary

• Use micro-brush to trace along gum line being treated

-Post Treatment:

• Advise patient that they are to not eat or drink for the next hour

Cervitec F (Cervitec with fluoride)- D4999.5 CervFluoride.
This can be applied for all ages and every 90 days (can be applied at more freq intervals if needed). They come in single dose tubes.
-Step by step instructions for applying:
*Clean the tooth surface (just apply at the end of the prophy)
*Isolate the application areas with cotton rolls
*Remove the foil from the single dose and apply in a thin layer with micro brush
*Allow the varnish to dry for 1 minute before removing cotton rolls.
*NO rinsing after application, only spitting
*Do not eat or drink for one hour after application.