Riva Star Aqua

Overview

• 25 Clinical Evaluators
• 517 Total Uses
• 96% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

• “I really liked that it did not discolor the tooth, and that a tissue barrier is not required. That is a huge advantage.” 
• “No staining and no refrigeration.”
  
• “Very effective as a desensitizer.”
• “Much less tissue irritation than the original formulation.”
• “Easy to use two-step procedure.”
• “No ammonia base is important to me.”
• “Second step takes a lot longer scrubbing time than the first step.”
  
• “I found that even though a tissue barrier is not required, it is best to avoid the tissue or some slight irritation can occur.”
  

Description

Riva Star Aqua is a silver fluoride system:

• Water-based SF + KI system
• Unlike other systems, Riva Star Aqua’s two-step procedure reduces staining
• Two year and beyond desensitizing effect
• Non-invasive and ideal for minimally invasive dentistry

Clinical Tips

• Blot very dry.
• Spend time scrubbing the liquids into the tooth and don’t just apply it as a thin coat.
• Be sure to liberally apply the Step 2 liquid until the precipitate clears.

Unique Attributes

• No refrigeration required
• Less tissue irritation
• Odorless-based formula
• An SF material with reduced staining
• Increases bond strengths of glass ionomer and composite materials to dentin

Indications

• Desensitizing
• Caries arrest
• Caries detection
• SMARTer glass ionomer sandwich technique