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Colgate Duraphat Varnish

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

Treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.

Depending on the access, Duraphat fluoride varnish can be applied by use of cotton swabs, a brush or with a probe. The natural color provides visual control. Duraphat covers even moist teeth with a film of varnish for several hours with obturation of openings of dentinal tubules. Application of the varnish is extremely rapid. Since no drying is required, the patient can leave immediately after the application. It is recommended that the patient does not eat hard foods or brush for at least two hours after the application.

Notes on application of Duraphat:

  • Duraphat is sticky and tends to adhere to cotton
  • Apply first on lower arch where saliva collects more rapidly
  • Avoid contact of brush handle with Duraphat - handle becomes messy
  • Do not squeeze excess into tube top - this could become sticky
Other Colgate Products Related to Dentinal Hypersensitivity
  1. Clark DC, Hanley JA, Geoghegan S, Vinet D. The effectiveness of a fluoride varnish and a densitizing toothpaste in treating dentinal hypersensitivity. J. Periodontal Res. 1985; 20:212-219. )
  2. Clark RE, Papas AS. Duraphat vs extra-strength Aim in treating dentainal hypersensitivity. J Dent Res. 1992;71 (special issue):628.
  3. Ekstrand J, Koch G, Lindgren LE, Petersen LG, Pharmacokinetics of fluoride gels in children and adults. Caries Res. 1981;15:213-220.
  4. Ekstrand, J., Koch, G., Petersson, L.G., Plasma fluoride concentration and urinary fluoride excretion in children following application of the fluoride-containing varnish Duraphat. Caries Res 1980; 14: 185-189.
  5. Data on File. Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals.
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