Familiar Struggles
Most dental clinicians are all too acquainted with the challenges that come with working in the oral cavity. The mouth is an extremely moist environment: 
saliva is 98% water, dentin and enamel contain approximately 14% and 5% water respectively, and the overall humidity in this closed system is 100%. While these conditions are beneficial to both oral and overall health, they are far from favorable towards most dental procedures. For example, sealants, the preferred method for preventing pit and fissure caries on first molars, are most effective when placed during periods of early eruption. At that juncture, however, tooth isolation and the establishment of a clean, dry field—required for successful retention of traditional hydrophobic (moisture-repellant) resin-based sealants—can be difficult if not outright impossible, especially when dealing with antsy pediatric patients.
Unique Solutions
Inadequate isolation and saliva contamination are the leading causes of first-year sealant failure, while waiting until complete molar eruption before placement risks caries development. Thus, it’s easy to see how, when using conventional materials, the conditions of the oral cavity inherently present a dilemma for clinicians and can lead to negative treatment outcomes for patients. Thankfully, a duo of unique, moisture-friendly products offers a solution. Pulpdent’s preventive Embrace™ line includes Embrace™ WetBond™ Pit & Fissure Sealant, the first pit and fissure sealant that bonds to the moist tooth, along with Embrace™ Varnish, a sustained time-release varnish that delivers 10 times more fluoride than the leading brand. Embrace not only performs but excels in the moist environment of the oral cavity, promoting optimal outcomes and providing long-lasting health benefits for patients, while alleviating stress and frustration for clinicians.
Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant
In contrast with most resin-based sealants, Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant is hydrophilic, or moisture-tolerant, in nature. Its innovative wet-bond resin technology eliminates the task of isolating partially-erupted teeth and enables integration with wet tooth surfaces for a margin-free adaptation that prevents microleakage. Embrace WetBond also releases and recharges phosphate and fluoride—ions that support dental health—and offers longer-lasting antibacterial activity compared to other leading sealant brands, especially against S. mutans, one of the greatest contributors to tooth decay. Clinical evaluation proves Embrace’s long-term efficacy: in one practice-based study, out of 334 sealants placed, roughly 90% remained intact 4–6 years later. Of the remaining teeth, only 3 displayed occlusal caries.
Light-curable and radiopaque, Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant contains no bisphenol A, no bis-GMA, and no BPA derivatives. Furthermore, as the product is less technique-sensitive and requires no drying or bonding agents, it saves clinicians time, money, and effort compared to alternatives. Embrace Pit & Fissure Sealant is available in both off-white and natural shades and, according to the manufacturer, will neither chip nor stain over time.
Embrace Varnish
The perfect complement to Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant, Pulpdent’s Embrace Varnish also works in harmony with the natural conditions of the mouth to boost tooth health and caries resistance. Embrace Varnish is designed to fill superficial, non-carious enamel lesions and contains 5% sodium fluoride with cXp™—xylitol-coated calcium and phosphate. This unique composition is proven to deliver sustained fluoride release at levels far exceeding the leading varnish brands. Additionally, Embrace Varnish releases bioavailable calcium and phosphate ions, two essential building blocks of teeth. Because of the xylitol coating, calcium and phosphate salts only react once in contact with saliva. The xylitol is then dissolved, releasing the calcium and phosphate ions which, in turn, react with fluoride ions in saliva to form protective fluorapatite on the teeth. As a bonus, Embrace Varnish improves the patient experience and makes the clinician’s job easier: the product requires no mixing and comes in a predictable, uniform dosage, while its pleasant taste encourages compliance and treatment success in patients of all ages.
To learn more about Embrace and order these and other innovative solutions for your practice, visit Pulpdent’s website.