Fluoride and Cervatec

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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.