How to Apply MI Paste™ and MI Paste Plus™
What is it?
MI Paste Plus is water based topical fluoride cream containing Recaldent TM with CCP-ACPF (casein phosphopeptide-amor-phous Calcium phosphate fluoride).
MI Paste with RECALDENT(CPP-ACPF) is recommended to help re-calcify and restore oral balance.
When CPP-ACPF is applied to at risk surfaces, it binds calcium, phosphate and fluoride to plaque, bacteria, biofilm, hydroxyapatite, and soft tissue improving saliva flow and fluoride uptake.
Saliva will enhance the effectiveness of the CPP-ACPF and the flavor will help stimulate saliva flow.
Why use it?
Topical paste with bio-available calcium, phosphate and fluoride:
• Provides extra protection for teeth
•Helps neutralize acid challenges from acideogenic bacteria in plaque.
• Helps neutralize acid challenges from other internal and external acid sources.
This product is indicated for the following:
• Following in-office bleaching procedures to help remineralize and desensitize.
• After ultrasonic, hand scaling or root planing
• Following professional tooth cleaning
• For high risk caries patients
• For special needs adult patients
• For patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
• For patients suffering from erosion, Xerostomia or Sjogrens Syndrome
• As an alternative means of applying fluoride topically in children over six (6) or special needs adults.
How to use it:
In-Office Application:
• Tray Application
• Extrude a generous layer of MI Paste Plus into the tray and apply to the upper and lower teeth.
• Leave the tray undisturbed in the mouth for a minimum of 3 minutes.
• Remove the tray
• Instruct the patient to use the tongue to spread the remaining MI Paste Plus throughout the mouth.
• Retain for as long as possible avoiding expectoration and delaying swallowing. The longer the paste and saliva are maintained in the mouth, the more effective the result.
• Ask the patient to expectorate thoroughly and if possible avoid rinsing. Any MI Paste remaining on the surface can be left to gradually dissipate.
• Advise the patient not to eat or drink for 30 minutes following application.
Non-Tray Application
1. If necessary, remove any excess saliva on the tooth surface with a cotton roll or pellet. However, it is NOT necessary to dry the teeth with compressed air.
2. Apply MI Paste Plus to the tooth surfaces using application swab, gloved finger or in difficult interproximal areas using an interproximal brush.
3. Leave MI Paste Plus undisturbed for a minimum of 3 minutes.
4. Then instruct the patient to use the tongue to spread the remaining MI Paste Plus throughout the mouth.
- Request the patient to hold in the mouth for as long as possible avoiding expectoration and delaying swallowing.
- The longer MI Paste Plus and saliva are maintained in the mouth, the more effective the result.
5. Ask the patient to expectorate thoroughly and if possible avoid rinsing. Any MI Paste Plus remaining on the surface can be left to gradually dissipate. Advise the patient not to eat or drink for 30 minutes following application.
Instructions for at home:
Daytime and nighttime application after tooth brushing as recommended by a dental professional.
1. Apply a sufficient amount of MI Paste Plus to the upper and lower teeth. A pea size amount for each arch is the minimum required.
- The materiel should be applied to the tooth surfaces using a clean dry finger or cotton tip.
- For difficult areas (between the teeth) use an Interproximal Tooth Cleaning Brush or dental floss coated with MI Paste Plus.
2. Leave the MI Paste Plus undisturbed on the teeth for a minimum of 3 minutes.
3. Then use your tongue to spread the remaining MI Paste Plus throughout the mouth.
- Hold in the mouth for as long as possible avoiding expectoration (spitting out) and delaying swallowing.
- The longer MI Past Plus and saliva are maintained in the mouth, the more effective the result.
4. Expectorate thoroughly and if possible avoid rinsing. Any MI Paste Plus remaining on the surface can be left to gradually dissipate overnight.
5. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes following application.
Note: The overnight use is especially recommended for high-risk adult patients, but not recommended for children under 12.
Flavors: Strawberry (S); Melon (M); Vanilla (V); Mint (I); Tutti-Frutti (T)
Caution:
DO NOT use on patients with a proven or suspected milk protein allergy and/or with a sensitivity to benzoate preservatives.
For more information:
https://www.mi-paste.com
For General Inquiries:
Call Annette at (800) 323-3386 ext. 4022
GC America Inc.
3737 West 127th St.
Alsip, IL 60803
