A New Take on Fluoride Varnish
Kettenbach Dental’s Profisil® Fluoride Varnish Plus combines fluoride with calcium, phosphate, and hydroxyapatite in a colorless, rosin- and alcohol-free formula designed for patient comfort and streamlined application.
Fluoride varnish has been a major preventive aid in dental care for decades, yet not all formulations offer the same benefits. Profisil® Fluoride Varnish Plus (Figure 1) offers innovative advancements in fluoride development such as natural tooth minerals, colorless esthetics, and hypoallergenic ingredients.
Profisil Fluoride Varnish Plus contains the minerals calcium, phosphate, and hydroxyapatite that are found naturally in tooth enamel and offer a distinct advantage for remineralizing enamel and strengthening teeth. Profisil also contains 5% sodium fluoride (22,600 ppm), which continues to release up to 24 hours after application.
Fluoride, calcium, and phosphate work together to remineralize tooth structure and form fluorapatite, a mineral that is even stronger and more resistant to acid than hydroxyapatite, which helps prevent caries. Additionally, the calcium fluoride crystals in Profisil occlude dentinal tubules, making it ideal for patients who need sensitivity relief.
Profisil stands apart from other fluoride varnishes because it is free of ethyl alcohol and colophony (rosin). The absence of ethyl alcohol may help minimize bitter taste, burning sensations, and tissue irritation, while the colophony-free formulation reduces the potential for rosin-related allergic reactions. In lieu of rosin, Profisil contains the mucosa-friendly dimethicone gel, which helps the fluoride adhere to teeth for up to 24 hours without clumping or stickiness.
Patient Benefits
The Profisil formula is hypoallergenic and 100% free of dyes, color pigments, gluten, wheat, soy, sesame, corn, shellfish, egg, and dairy. Additionally, the fluoride varnish is available in three flavors: mint, berry, and unflavored. Mint and berry offer a pleasant hint of flavor while unflavored can be a great option for patients who have a sensitivity to smells or tastes. All versions of the Profisil Fluoride Varnish are completely transparent and colorless after application for optimal esthetics (Figure 2). The texture of the varnish is smooth and not sticky, making it well suited for all patients, including children (Figure 3).
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Clinician Benefits
Profisil Fluoride Varnish provides several benefits to clinicians. First, oral health professionals do not need to dry the teeth or a perform a prophylaxis prior to use. Additionally, Profisil can be applied in any direction on the teeth, as it flows into interproximal and difficult-to-reach areas. The lubricous, nonclumping formula makes application easy and efficient.
Another benefit is its constant viscosity, which makes it easy to spread. The colorless esthetic also offers an advantage for workflow efficiency as a comprehensive exam can be performed after application without an impeded view of the teeth or surrounding tissues.
Conclusion
Profisil Fluoride Varnish Plus offers oral health professionals an evidence-based, patient-centered fluoride varnish that remineralizes and strengthens enamel with calcium, phosphate, and hydroxyapatite. Using high-quality ingredients free of ethyl alcohol and rosin commonly found in other varnishes, Profisil prioritizes patient comfort and safety. The ability to be applied to wet or dry teeth and appearing colorless after application give clinicians ultimate flexibility and can improve workflow efficiency. Profisil provides an innovative approach to fluoride varnish that provides an effective, safe, and esthetic treatment to enhance patient care.
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From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. September/October 2026; 24(5):26
