Vanish™ XT Extended Contact Varnish Kit (Rx) 3M™ ESPE™ 12148

FAQs

• Can Vanish™ XT Extended Contact Varnish be used as a full mouth treatment?

  Vanish XT varnish is designed for site-specific applications.

• Can Vanish XT varnish be removed from the tooth surface?

  If necessary, the coating can be removed with the use of a coarse prophy paste or pumice.

• How thick should the coating of Vanish XT varnish be applied?

  You need only apply a thin layer (1/2mm or less) of Vanish XT varnish to the tooth surface.

• Why is etching required for enamel applications, but not for dentin applications?

  Vanish XT varnish has excellent adhesion to dentin without the need for a separate etching step. Etching the uncut enamel surface with phosphoric acid gel is required for bonding Vanish XT varnish; the etching process creates microtexture and greatly increases the surface area available for bonding, which enables a micromechanical bonding mechanism in addition to the chemical bond.

• How many teeth can be covered from one click of the Clicker™ Dispenser?

  Depending on the type and size of the application, the number of teeth that can be covered with one click of the Vanish XT varnish Clicker dispenser is anywhere between 1 and 6.

• Will Vanish XT varnish interfere with the function of the orthodontic bracket?

  No. Vanish XT varnish is compatible with orthodontic brackets and bonding systems.

• What type of fluoride does Vanish XT varnish contain and at which concentration? How does the fluoride content compare to a conventional 5% sodium fluoride varnish?

  The patented resin modified glass ionomer chemistry in Vanish XT varnish provides a burst of fluoride released during the first several days after placement, and also long term sustained fluoride release over the life of the coating. The fluoride resides in fluor aluminosilicate glass particles: reaction at the surface provides the immediate release, while the interior provides a reservoir of fluoride for sustained release. In contrast, conventional varnish with water-soluble sodium fluoride is designed to release much of its fluoride within the brief period, typically up to one day, before the bulk coating is worn away by brushing or food abrasion. The cumulative fluoride release data of Vanish XT varnish during the first 24 hours is statistically higher than Colgate Duraphat, a conventional sodium fluoride containing varnish. Vanish XT varnish also exhibits sustained long-term fluoride release.