Antibacterial activityRiva Star is an effective biofilm inhibitor.This is supported by study results from Otago University (NZ), that Riva Star has a higher inhibition zone against four bacterial species compared to sodium hypochlorite.Two years and beyond desensitising effectClinical studies support the immediate effect of Riva Star and its long term effect of over two years .Non-invasiveRiva Star is essential for clinicians practising Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID)1-3,5. It conditions dentine and may assist tooth preservation.Increasing bond strengths of GICsPre-treating tooth surfaces with Riva Star is a great way to enhance bonding of glass ionomers to dentinePatented procedureUnlike other silver fl uoride systems, Riva Star two step patented procedure minimises the risk of staining. By applying the potassium iodide solution over the silver fl uoride, a silver iodide creamy white precipitate is formed and washed off.