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[Fluoride dentifrices].

D Declerck1

  • 1School voor Tandheelkunde, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.

Revue Belge De Medecine Dentaire
|August 5, 1999
PubMed
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Fluoride toothpaste significantly reduced cavities over decades. Optimal results are seen with 1000 ppm fluoride, but more research is needed on low-dose effectiveness and usage amounts.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Cariology
  • Fluoride Chemistry

Context:

  • The widespread adoption of fluoride dentifrices has been linked to a significant decline in dental caries prevalence.
  • Fluoride toothpaste formulations vary in fluoride concentration, impacting efficacy.

Purpose:

  • To review the role of fluoride toothpaste in caries reduction.
  • To discuss optimal fluoride concentrations and areas requiring further research in toothpaste use.

Summary:

  • Fluoride toothpaste is a key factor in the historical decrease of caries prevalence.
  • Optimal caries prevention is achieved with approximately 1000 parts per million (ppm) fluoride.
  • The effectiveness of lower fluoride concentrations and optimal usage patterns (amount and frequency) require additional investigation.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the established benefit of fluoride toothpaste in public dental health.
  • Identifies knowledge gaps concerning low-dose fluoride efficacy and user behavior.
  • Informs future research directions for optimizing fluoride toothpaste use in caries prevention.