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Evolution of professionally applied topical fluoride therapies
1University of California, San Francisco, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|March 23, 2002
Summary
Researchers explored concentrated topical fluoride applications to reduce cavities. Various fluoride forms offer anticaries benefits, with a trend towards more user-friendly professional dental products.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Fluoride is a well-established anticaries agent.
- Research has focused on concentrated topical fluoride applications to enhance caries reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution and benefits of various professionally applied topical fluoride agents.
- To identify trends in the development of these agents.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of different forms of topical fluoride.
- Analysis of anticaries benefits and application ease.
Main Results:
- Multiple forms of topical fluoride (solutions, gels, foams, varnishes) demonstrate anticaries benefits.
- Effectiveness and ease of application vary among different fluoride agents.
- A significant trend is the development of more user-friendly professional fluoride products.
Conclusions:
- Professionally applied topical fluorides are effective in caries prevention.
- Product development is moving towards improved usability for dental professionals.
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