Fig.1
Desensitizing powder (pro Sylc) applied with AquaCare iTip.
Fig.2
Structure of dentin.
Fig.3
Initial situation, dentine exposure.
Fig.4
Surface treatment.
Fig.5
Before & after.
Fig.6
The “smart powder”.
Fig.7
Air-polishing procedure: before & after.
Fig.8
Treated dentin surfaces; different microscopic images (courtesy of Prof. Salvatore Sauro) of bioactive smear layer.
Fig.9
AquaCare units.
Conclusions
Air-flow applied Sylc (NovaMin) does not only remove discoloration, but it also offers a rapid, efficient and long-lasting solution for dentine hypersensitivity. The smart unit of Aqua-Care allows the clinician to apply Sylc (NovaMin) with ease, which makes it an indispensable instrument of the modern dental office.
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