Riva Star

Overview

• 24 Clinical Evaluators
• 212 Total Uses
• 90% Clinical Rating

Consultants’ Comments

• “Ease of use and minimal staining. This is a well thought out product.”
• “It did not turn the unattractive black color like its competitor.” 
• “Much, much better than competitor. Less messy.”
• “Easy to use two-step procedure.”
• “Less worry about staining.”
• “Desensitizing effect was great.”
• “Two steps require longer working time.”
• “I found it hard to adequately isolate due to the viscosity of this material.”

Description

Riva Star is a next generation SDF:

• SDF + KI system
• Unlike other silver diamine fluoride systems, Riva Star’s two-step procedure minimizes the risk of staining
• Two-year and beyond desensitizing effect
• Non-invasive and ideal for minimally invasive dentistry

Clinical Tips

• Very good at determining caries missed at initial excavation.
• It can be tempting to only place one application of the KI material, but make sure to place multiple applications until the white precipitate turns clear (around 90 seconds).

Unique Attributes

• Versatile indications
• An SDF material with minimal staining
• Increases bond strengths of glass ionomer restorative materials to dentin

Indications

• Desensitizing
• An SDF material with minimal staining
• Increases bond strengths of glass ionomer restorative materials to dentin