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The clinical benefits of sealants.

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    Data shows a 76% reduction in caries when children receive sealants.¹

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    Sealants can prevent approximately 50% of cavities for up to four years.²

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    98% of clinicians are satisfied with the clinical acceptability of sealants.³

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Provide your patients with advanced treatment options to help with remineralization process, because extended fluoride contact with teeth matters.

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Dental hygiene and preventive solutions

*3M internal data on file.

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Dental hygiene and preventive solutions.

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Good oral wellness means good overall wellness. Help keep patients healthy with in-office and at-home treatments designed to tackle tooth decay, dry mouth, and overall oral hygiene.

  • Professionally Applied

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    Professionally applied preventive products

    • Three packets of 3M™ 5% Sodium Fluoride Vanish™ White Varnish.
      3M™ Vanish™ 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish

      Fluoride helps prevent caries, and the product is virtually invisible when applied.

    • A package of 3M™ Vanish™ XT Extended Contact Varnish.
      3M™ Vanish™ XT Extended Contact Varnish

      Provides patients with rapid and long-lasting relief from hypersensitivity with this durable, site-specific, protective coating.

    • A syringe of 3M™ Clinpro™ Sealant.
      3M™ Clinpro™ Sealant

      Have confidence you’re protecting pits and fissures, with material that starts pink and transforms to an opaque off-white colour when light cured.

    • Containers of Clinpro Clear.
      3M™ Clinpro™ Clear Fluoride Treatment

      Water-based fluoride treatment for improved taste, smell and mouthfeel. Available in mint, watermelon and flavourless.

    The clinical benefits of sealants.

    • An icon of a man, woman, and child under an umbrella.

      Data shows a 76% reduction in caries when children receive sealants.¹

    • An icon of a calendar with a checkmark.

      Sealants can prevent approximately 50% of cavities for up to four years.²

    • An icon of a thumbs-up.

      98% of clinicians are satisfied with the clinical acceptability of sealants.³

    The advantages of the 3M™ Vanish™ Brand.

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      Studies show the longer a fluoride varnish stays in contact with the teeth, the more effective it is.⁴

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      3M™ Vanish™ XT Extended Contact Varnish releases more fluoride over 24 hours than a conventional varnish.*

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      The high fluoride uptake during a 24-hour treatment of 3M™ Vanish™ 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish is virtually unaffected by acid challenge.*

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      3M™ Vanish™ XT Extended Contact Varnish is recharged by brushing with fluoride toothpaste.*

  • At-Home Application

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    Preventive products for at-home application

    *3M internal data on file.

    Did you know?

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      3M™ Clinpro™ 5000 1.1% Sodium Fluoride Anti-Cavity Toothpaste delivers more fluoride to the tooth than other leading brands.*



       

      * 3M internal data on file. 

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      3M™ Clinpro™ 5000 1.1% Sodium Fluoride Anti-Cavity Toothpaste strengthens teeth through remineralization of tooth enamel, and helps reverse white spots before they become cavities better than other leader brands.*

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      3M™ TheraMints™ 100% Xylitol Sweetened Mints can help fight oral malodour.*

Featured Preventive Solution — Tri-Calcium Phosphate

This proprietary ingredient is designed to remineralize enamel better than fluoride alone.

 

How It Works

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    During the manufacturing process‚ a protective barrier is created around the calcium allowing it to coexist with the fluoride.

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    When applied, saliva breaks the barrier down, making the calcium, phosphate and fluoride readily available to the tooth.

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    Powerful formula helps strengthen enamel and repair early lesions.*

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    A healthy oral environment undergoes a constant cycle of demineralization and remineralization. ß-TCP enhances the remineralization process.

*3M internal data on file.

Preventive Solutions Tools and Clinical Data

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Resources

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    Contact Us

    From new products to special offers to troubleshooting, our dental experts are on stand-by to support you.

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References

  1. Wright, J.T.; Crall, J.J.; Fontana, M.; Gillette, J.; Novy, B.B.; Dhar, V.; Donley, K.; Hewlett, E.R.; Quinonez, R.B.; Chaffin, J.; Crespin, M.; Lafolla, T.; Siegal, M.D.; Tampi, M.P.; Graham, L.; Estrich, C.; Carrasco-Labra, A. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants. A report of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. J. Am. Dent. Assoc. 2016: 147 (8): 672-682.
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities: Effective protection for children. CDC Vital Signs Fact Sheet. https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/pdf/2016-10-vitalsigns.pdf. Published October, 2016.
  3. Wright, J.T.; Crall, J.J.; Fontana, M.; Gillette, J.; Novy, B.B.; Dhar, V.; Donley, K.; Hewlett, E.R.; Quinonez, R.B.; Chaffin, J.; Crespin, M.; Lafolla, T.; Siegal, M.D.; Tampi, M.P.; Graham, L.; Estrich, C.; Carrasco-Labra, A. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants. A report of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. J. Am. Dent. Assoc. 2016: 147 (8): 672-682.
  4. Karlinsey, Robert L. (2016). Fluoride Varnishes: Why They Work & What to Look For. EC Dental Science, 5.6, 1220–1223.
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