Fluoride Varnish with Clear Application, Clearer Benefits

Although many patients may recognize the importance of routine oral hygiene, a considerable number still struggle with maintaining consistent home care post-treatment. On top of that, some patients have compromised oral environments due to low salivary flow or exposed root surfaces. In both cases, professional fluoride treatments can provide these patients with an extra boost of protection.

“Professional fluoride products are to be used in patients with increased oral health risk factors, and they are especially important for those patients who will not engage in proper home care,” explained Dr. Livia Tenuta, an associate professor in the Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics at University of Michigan’s School of Dentistry. “While clinicians are constantly educating patients on proper oral hygiene and dietary habits, fluoride represents the best protection that the oral health team can offer them.”

Minimize Discomfort, Maximize Results

Among a wide variety of fluoride varnish available, 3M Clinpro Clear from Solventum—formerly 3M Health Care—provides fast and reliable protection to enamel and dentin surfaces, making it a great treatment option for patients with hypersensitive teeth. Using a water-based formula that feels smooth and slick on the teeth, it enables effective fluoride uptake with a lower dosage of sodium fluoride.

“The fact that it has a smooth and clear consistency is a great advantage,” Dr. Tenuta said.

And with a minimum contact time of just 15 minutes, Clinpro Clear can boost treatment acceptance and offer patients a more comfortable experience during and after fluoride application. “Unlike other formulations that require a longer retention time for the fluoride in the product to dissolve and react with the patient’s teeth, Clinpro Clear reacts quickly, which helps maximize protection to enamel and dentin," she added. "When a patient leaves the office, they are more likely to get the benefits that a professional fluoride application can provide. I’m very excited about this feature.”

Fast & Easy Application

Clinpro Clear is always ready to apply thanks to its unique, single-dose L-Pop delivery system, allowing for a quick and easy application and an improved professional experience. Clinicians simply press the L-Pop unit dose to dispense Clinpro Clear into the well, dip the brush into the clear formula, and apply to the desired treatment area. It glides easily over the teeth without leaving behind a sticky or clumpy residue.

“The L-Pop packaging is a distinct improvement over some of the plastic trays and PVCbased containment systems that are frequently used today,” affirmed Jo-Anne Jones, RDH, FIADFE, a dental industry thought leader and sought-after speaker in the dental community. “Plus, there is no need to stir the product prior to application to ensure proper mixing of beneficial ions. There is a rapid ion diffusion with this water-based solution thanks to stabilized calcium phosphate technology.”

Three Patient-Friendly Flavors

Clinpro Clear is available in mint, watermelon, and flavorless options and has a rosin-free formula for an improved taste, smell, and mouthfeel. “Many patients are becoming increasingly aware of additives, allergens, and preservatives, and seeking more natural, clean-label products,” Jones said. “Free of common allergens, Clinpro Clear will strongly resonate with those patients, and its formulation allows the true flavors to come through. In a varnish containing alcohol, a flavorless option doesn’t really exist; there is always going to be a harshness of flavor. Having a true flavorless option with Clinpro Clear is another significant breakthrough."

Jones added that for patients struggling with sensitivity, fluoride treatment with Clinpro Clear can be both soothing and protective. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as correction can be far more costly and extensive," she continued. "For adults who have already made large investments in restorative or cosmetic treatment, it seems futile not to protect those investments with preventive care."