Indications and Contraindications
Indications for use
- Use as a topical fluoride agent on moderate and high-risk patients, especially children 5 and younger
- Desensitizing agent for exposed root surfaces
- Fluoridated cavity varnish
- Fluoride treatment for institutionalized patients or in other situations where setting, equipment and patient management might preclude the use of other fluoride delivery methods
- Caries prevention on exposed root surfaces
- Fluoride application around orthodontic bands and brackets (See image to right)
- Fluoride treatment on patients when there is a concern that a fluoride rinse, gel or foam might be swallowed
Contraindications for use
- Areas with open cavities
- Patients that are at low-risk or are decay-free and live in an area where the water is fluoridated
- Treatment of areas where discoloration after treatment may be an aesthetic concern
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