SDF Innovation: Riva Star
The Original SDF System
Drawing on 50 years of dental research experience and proudly developed in SDI’s state of the art manufacturing facility in Australia, Riva Star is a silver diamine fluoride solution system used to desensitise tooth pain immediately.
This next generation SDF treatment delivers Minimal Intervention Dentistry that adopts the philosophy of integrating prevention, remineralisation and minimal intervention.
A Star Product Containing Three Powerful Components:
A Proven SDF Solution
Riva Star is a non-invasive 2 step patented system used to desensitise tooth pain in a few drops.
Two Years Desensitising Effect
A clinical study supports the immediate effect after one application with Riva Star, desensitisation lasts for 2 years.1
Effective Biofilm Inhibitor
Studies support that Riva Star is an effective Biofilm inhibitor. Riva Star has higher inhibition zones against four bacterial species (E.faecalis, S.gordonni, S.mutans, S.mitis) compared to sodium hypochlorite.2
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Immediate Sensitivity Relief
The silver fluoride and potassium iodide in Riva Star blocks the microscopic tubules that make up dentine. A low-solubility precipitate is formed that gives instant relief.
Reduce Staining
Unlike other silver fluoride systems, the Riva Star two step procedure minimises the risk of staining. By applying the potassium iodide solution (KI) over the silver diamine fluoride (SDF), a silver iodide creamy white precipitate is formed which then turns clear.
Quicker and easier treatment
SDF treatment is quicker and easier compared to invasive treatment methods. SDF treatment delivers Minimal Intervention Dentistry that adopts the philosophy of integrating prevention, remineralisation and less invasive procedures.
References
1 Clinical evaluation of a diamine silver fluoride/potassium iodide as a dentine desensitizing agent: 2-year follow up. Craig G G – 2014.
2 Heo J Tomkins GR, Love RM ; Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of combined Silver Diammine Fluoride (SDF) and Potassium Iodide (KI) as an Endodontic Medicament, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2010