A comparative evaluation of three fluoride varnishes: an in-vitro study.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
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2001 Sep; 19(3): 92-102
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in English
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| ID: sea-114685
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to compare the caries preventive efficacy of Fluoritop - SR; the first fluoride varnish manufactured in India with Fluor Protector and Bifluorid 12, the two commercially available fluoride varnishes which have to be imported from other countries and are cost prohibitive. The demineralization inhibitory effects and the antibacterial effects on Streptococcus mutans were studied (in vitro). Calcium and Phosphorus dissolutions were estimated as a measure of the demineralization inhibitory effect. Antibiotic sensitivity tests using the serial tube dilution method and disk diffusion method were used to evaluate the antibacterial effects of the fluoride varnishes. Of the three varnishes, Fluor Protector was seen to exhibit the highest demineralization inhibitory effect, while Fluoritop-SR was found to be comparable to Bifluorid 12 in its caries protective effects.
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Main subject:
Phosphorus
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Polyurethanes
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Saliva, Artificial
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Silanes
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Sodium Fluoride
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Solubility
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Spectrophotometry, Atomic
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Streptococcus mutans
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Humans
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Calcium Fluoride
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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