Fluoride varnish is one of the most common chairside treatments in the fight against dentin hypersensitivity. Applied chairside, fluoride varnish creates a barrier to adverse stimuli by occluding tubules through concentrated calcium fluoride on the tooth surface. This solidifies and blocks the open dentin tubules, reducing permeability and hypersensitivity.
Fluoride varnish is easily applied and although thorough drying of all tooth surfaces is recommended, varnish can set in the presence of saliva. Fluoride varnish's disposable unit-dose application provides for simple chairside treatment. These varnish products have also benefited from advances in flavor and color, which have increased patient acceptance.
Now with the use of fluoride varnish we have the ability to greatly improve the quality of life of our patients.
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