Dental Asia May/June 2021

In Depth With
Protecting exposed
root surface
Photo courtesy of Dr. Andrew Brostek
MI Varnish
GC Tri Plaque ID Gel
Root surface caries and cervical erosion
is a primary consideration for the ageing
population. Once exposed to the oral
environment, root surfaces are at greater
risk of demineralisation.
With exposed dentinal tubules, higher
incidence of cervical sensitivity is
observed, especially if saliva quality
and quantity is reduced. Exposed root
surfaces also have lower acid resistance,
and are much more susceptible than
enamel.
Additionally, the area also serves as a
plaque trap as the exposed cementum
enamel junction (CEJ) is rough and rings
the root of a tooth.
For these reasons, exposed root surfaces
need extra protection. GC Dental offers a
variety of products to address this issue.
SUPERIOR FLUORIDE
PROTECTION AND DESENSITISING
MI Varnish is a 5% NaF varnish, enhanced
with 2% RECALDENT (CPP-ACP) boosts
levels of calcium and peptide that work in
synergy with fluoride, thereby providing
significantly higher fluoride availability on
the tooth surface.
Featuring a durable hydrogenated
rosin matrix, this enhanced formulation
ensures MI Varnish provides longer lasting
protection from dentine hypersensitivity.
MI Varnish is easy to apply and can be
used at every recall appointment for
protecting exposed root surfaces and
avoiding dentine hypersensitivity.
ASSESSING RISK OF DEVELOPING
ROOT CARIES
GC Tri Plaque ID Gel is a rapid plaquedisclosing
and plaque-fermentation test. It
helps the identification of areas where the
plaque has not been cleaned off.
For example, the areas that appear light
blue are of most concern, as these are
areas where a complex cariogenic biofilm
has developed. This plaque is producing
acids.
GC Tri Plaque ID Gel helps to educate
patients about plaque that remains on their
teeth after brushing, and it also shows how
compliant they have been in terms of home
care and reducing caries risk. DA
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DENTAL ASIA MAY / JUNE 2021