At-home direct application of Perio Armor™ Courtesy of Dr. Matthew Miller
Product Description
Perio Armor™ Oral Cleansing Gel from Gingi-Pak® features a 1.7% hydrogen peroxide formula that is designed to aid in the elimination of harmful bacteria as well as promote gentle teeth whitening. The low viscosity of the gel allows for easy flow into the sulcus making it an ideal option for non-invasive periodontal tray therapy. Perior Armor™ is available in mint, strawberry and bubblegum flavors.
Initial Insights
This gel would be great for treating traumatic lesions and aphthous ulcers.
I would recommend to my patients for use with their clear aligners. Straighten and whiten at the same time!
The bubblegum flavor tastes good and does a great job masking the hydrogen peroxide taste.
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At-home application of Perio Armor™ in trays Courtesy of Dr. Matthew Miller
Bio-LCB from Essential Dental Systems® is designed to be used as a protective base/liner under composites, amalgams, cements, and other base materials. It contains a proprietary UDMA-based formulation that forms calcium hydroxide and increases pH levels (alkaline) to protect the pulp, stimulate pulpal cells to form dentin, reduce the risk of secondary caries, and provide an antimicrobial effect. It also releases calcium and phosphate ions to further aid in remineralizing the surrounding dentin.
Photos courtesy of Dr. Matthew MillerBio-LCB covering the canal orifaces after completion of a root canal
Initial Insights
Easy to use and dispensed like flowable composite.
Light cured – allows for immediate continuation of restorative steps. No need to wait for material to set on its own.
Long shelf life (36 months)
No need to refrigerate, but if you do, wait for it to become room temperature before using.
Radiopaque
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MI Paste® ONE Perio from GC America Inc. is a two-in-one dentifrice that combines the benefits of stannous fluoride and MI Paste® into a single application. It is designed to help remineralize enamel, relieve sensitivity, and prevent and treat gingivitis. It has an RDA (relative dentin abrasivity) value of 56.
Available in a mild mint flavor.
This product contains RECALDENT® which is derived from milk casein and is contraindicated in patients with a milk protein or hydroxybenzoates allergy.
Mild mint flavorHelps treat and prevent gingivitis and decalcification around orthodontic brackts
Initial Insights
Nice mild mint flavor – not overwhelming.
Great product for the teenage orthodontic patient!
Very gentle. No tissue sloughing in my sensitive mouth.
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G-ænial™ A’CHORD from GC America, is a universal composite restorative designed to achieve the esthetics of the 16 Classic VITA® shades in just 5 shades. It is available in both syringe and unidose delivery systems.
Caries removal, placement, and final restoration
Initial Insights
I liked the stiffness, it was easy to pack and was not sticky.
Excellent handling and predictable shade matching and esthetics.
Blends very nicely with surrounding tooth structure.
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The Dental Pod® from Zima Dental™ is an ultrasonic cleaning machine designed to remove plaque build up and eliminate bacteria and viruses from dental appliances. It cleans by using high-frequency 42,000 hz ultrasonic waves that vibrate the cleaning solution (water and a Dental Pod® tablet ) and produce millions of nano-scale bubbles (cavitation). The Dental Pod® is intended to clean a wide range of appliances including aligners, retainers, mouth guards, and dentures.
BeforeAfter
Initial Insights
Very small size device, does not take up space on my counter.
Really quiet, barely knew it was on.
Tablets did a nice job cleaning and did not leave a residual taste on my appliance.
Would be nice if battery powered; cord limits placement.
MI Paste® ONE Kids from GC America Inc. is a two-in-one dentifrice that combines the benefits of fluoridated toothpaste and MI Paste® into a single application. Designed to help prevent caries and remineralize enamel, it is sodium lauryl sulfate free and has low abrasivity (RDA 64). MI Paste® ONE Kids is available in three flavors: Bubblegum, Cotton Candy, and Blue Raspberry.
This product contains RECALDENT® which is derived from milk casein and is contraindicated in patients with a milk protein or hydroxybenzoates allergy.
Kid Tested and Approved!
Initial Insights
My son really liked the Cotton Candy and Blue Raspberry Flavors!
Nice texture and no unpleasant residue left behind.
Although it is intended for kids, I like to use it myself.
One and done! Simplicity is a key factor in patient compliance.
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