Comparative evaluation of the role of NaF, APF & Duraphat topical fluoride applications in the prevention of dental caries--a 2 1/2 years study.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
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1991 Mar; 8(1): 28-35
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in English
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| ID: sea-115044
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted on 1251 6-12-year-old children, to evaluate the effect of topical application of NaF, APF and Duraphat given at six monthly interval assessed after 2.1/2 years revealed the percentage caries reduction with sodium fluoride to be in the range of 20-24 percent on base line teeth and 30-33 percent on teeth erupted during study, showing more effect on newly erupted teeth. In APF group, the caries reduction was 32-37 percent, in the DMFT and DMFS-slightly more on teeth erupted during study than on baseline teeth. The dental caries reduction with Duraphat (NaF varnish) was in the range of 70-75 percent-slightly more on newly erupted teeth. Equally high degree of efficacy was also noted on occlusal surfaces. Duraphat showed the greatest public health potential.
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Main subject:
Sodium Fluoride
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Tooth Eruption
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Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride
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Dental Fissures
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Humans
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Child
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DMF Index
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Fluorides, Topical
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Dental Caries
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Dental Cavity Lining
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
1991
Type:
Article
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