Table 1: Comparison of Top 5 Fluoride In-Office Products – Digits and Numbers
| Product Name | Fluoride Concentration | Bottle Size (oz) | Approximate Number of Treatments per Bottle | Application Time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral-B® Minute-Foam® Topical Fluoride Foam | 1.23% | 5.8 | 120 | N/A |
| Gelato APF Gel | 1.23% | 16 | 100 | 1 |
| Zooby® 1.23% APF Topical Fluoride Foam | 1.23% | 4.4 | N/A | N/A |
| Kolorz® 60 Second Fluoride Foam | 1.23% | 4.4 | N/A | N/A |
| DentiCare™ Pro-Rinse | 2% | N/A | N/A | 2 |
Table 2: Comparison of Top 5 Fluoride In-Office Products – Important Features
| Product Name | Special Features | Recommended for | Flavor Options | Gluten-Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral-B® Minute-Foam® Topical Fluoride Foam | Low pH for fast uptake, no trays required | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gelato APF Gel | Thickens during treatment, creamy smooth gel, multiple flavor options | N/A | Multiple | N/A |
| Zooby® 1.23% APF Topical Fluoride Foam | Matches Zooby prophy pastes, patient-friendly, easy to dispense | N/A | Multiple | N/A |
| Kolorz® 60 Second Fluoride Foam | Sweetened with xylitol, free of gluten, aspartame, and saccharin | N/A | 4 | Yes |
| DentiCare™ Pro-Rinse | No trays are required, and gentle neutral pH for cosmetic and porcelain restorations | Patients with cosmetic and porcelain restorations | N/A | N/A |
Top 10 Fluoride Trays for Dentists
1. Oral-B® Minute-Foam® Topical Fluoride Foam
The Oral-B® Minute-Foam® Topical Fluoride Foam is a 1.23% APF foaming solution used for patient fluoride treatment.
- Low pH ensures fast and effective fluoride uptake
- Each bottle contains approximately 120 full-mouth tray treatments
Top 10 Fluoride Varnishes for Dentistry
2. Gelato APF Gel – 1.23% fluoride by Keystone Industries
Gelato APF Fluoride is a rapid-action fluoride treatment that comes in various flavors to accommodate any patient’s taste.
- Rapid action, economical fluoride treatment
- Approximately 100 applications per bottle
- Creamy smooth gel doesn’t run
- Thickens during treatment to prevent gagging
- 60-second acidulated phosphate fluoride contains 1.23% fluoride ion
- 16 oz (454 g) bottle
3. Zooby® 1.23% APF Topical Fluoride Foam
Zooby Fluoride Foam is a 1.23% APF topical fluoride foam that inhibits caries from forming.
- Available in 6 great tasting foam flavors that match Zooby prophy pastes
- Patient-friendly, dense formula that dispenses easily without the mess
4. Kolorz® 60 Second Fluoride Foam by DMG-America
Kolorz® Sixty Second Fluoride Foam (1.23% Fluoride Ion) from DMG is sweetened with xylitol in 4 flavors.
- Free of gluten, aspartame and saccharin
5. DentiCare™ Pro-Rinse, 2% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Rinse
DentiCare™ Pro-Rinse is a 2% neutral sodium fluoride oral rinse that is recommended for patients with cosmetic and porcelain restorations.
- No trays required
- 2-minute application (60-second rinse x 2)
6. PCxx™ One Minute APF Gel by Ross Healthcare Inc
PCxx™ One Minute APF Gel is an in-office rapid-action fluoride treatment with various natural flavors to accommodate any patient’s taste.
- 1-minute application
- 3.5 pH 1.23 % fluoride ion
- Approximately 80 applications
- True thixotropic gel for reduced leak-back from the dental tray
- Clear bottle
- Better flavors and consistency means wider patient acceptance
- Gluten-free
7. DentiCare™ Pro-Gel 2% Neutral Sodium Fluoride
Denti-Care™ Pro-Gel 2% Neutral Sodium Fluoride is safe and effective for patients with composite or porcelain restorations; the gentle neutral pH reduces the risk of dulling or etching restorations.
- Smooth thixotropic consistency reduces overflow and the risk of gagging or ingestion
- 4-minute application
- Ideal for patients with reduced salivary flow or acid intolerance
8. Oral-B® Neutra-Foam® Fluoride Foaming Solution
Oral-B® Neutra-Foam® is a topical neutral fluoride foaming solution for patients with crowns, bridges, or complete restorations. Also for use in replacing acidic-type fluorides for patients with the reduced salivary flow or glass-filled resin sealants.
- Reduced risk of dulling or etching restorations with neutral pH
- Effective coverage, especially interproximally, due to foam consistency
- Reduced chance of patient ingestion because foam is less likely to overflow the applicator tray
9. Topex® 60 Second Fluoride Foam by Sultan Healthcare Inc
Topex® 60 Second Foam is a 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride topical solution with a 3.5 pH (12,300 ppm), which enhances fluoride uptake in tooth enamel during the fluoride treatment.
- Dense foam consistency remains in the tray under bite pressure, eliminating gagging and ingestion.
- Approximately 110 applications in a 4.4 oz (132 ml) bottle
10. PCxx™ 2.0% Sodium Fluoride Neutral Gel
PCxx™ 2.0% Sodium Fluoride Neutral Topical Gel is compatible with composite and porcelain dental restorations due to the neutral pH of the gel.
- Neutral pH, compatible with composite and porcelain dental restorations
- Approximately 80 applications
- Available in 7 natural flavors
- Thixotropic for reduced leak-back from a dental tray
