Riva Star Aqua
Tooth sensitivity eliminator
The next generation SDF system
SDI continues to innovate SDF solutions by releasing Riva Star Aqua, a next generation water-based silver fluoride solution. Similar to Riva Star (SDF), Riva Star Aqua (AgF) is also a non-invasive 2 step patented system used to desensitise tooth pain in a few drops. Riva Star Aqua is an aqueous silver fluoride solution without the Ammonia base.
Sensitivity relief
Clinical studies have shown that Riva Star Aqua’s 38% Silver Fluoride (SF) is also an effective desensitiser as Riva Star SDF solution containing 38% Silver Fluoride.1
The silver fluoride and potassium iodide in Riva Star Aqua blocks the microscopic tubules that make up dentine. A low-solubility precipitate is formed that gives instant relief.
A clinical study supports the immediate effect after one application with Riva Star, desensitisation lasts for 2 years.2
No Tissue Burn Risk
Riva Star Aqua is water based and ammonia free. This reduces soft tissue irritation and eliminates odours while improving storage stability.
No Gingival Barrier Required
With no ammonia present, Riva Star Aqua can be safely used without a gingival barrier as soft tissue irritation is significantly reduced. Treatment time is quicker and more comfortable on patients.
Improved Smell
The ammonia free solution tastes and smells better, leading to happier, more compliant patients.
Image shows the reaction of AgF and KI to AgI in the first 50 microns below the surface. Image courtesy of Dr. Geoff Knight
1 Turton B, Horn R, Durward C. Caries arrest and lesion appearance using two different silver fluoride therapies on primary teeth with and without potassium iodide : 12 month results. Clin Exp Dent res 2020;1-11
2 Clinical evaluation of a diamine silver fluoride/potassium iodide as a dentine desensitizing agent: 2-year follow up. Craig G G – 2014.
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