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High-potency sodium fluoride: a literature review
E A Tavss1, C Y Bontá, M T Joziak
1Colgate-Palmolive Company, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|January 1, 1997
Summary
High-potency fluoride (F) products offer significant caries protection, especially for patients with radiation-induced xerostomia. A single 5,000 ppm F dentifrice simplifies treatment and improves compliance compared to multi-step regimens.
Area of Science:
- Dental research
- Oral health
- Caries prevention
Background:
- High fluoride (5,000 ppm) products, primarily gels, are documented for caries protection.
- Irradiated head and neck cancer patients experience xerostomia, leading to rampant caries.
- Current treatment involves a two-step regimen (5,000 ppm F gel + 1,000 ppm F dentifrice), often causing noncompliance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a 5,000 ppm fluoride dentifrice for patients at high risk for caries.
- To address the compliance issues associated with multi-step oral hygiene regimens.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical studies on high-potency fluoride oral products.
- Analysis of patient compliance with different fluoride application methods.
Main Results:
- 5,000 ppm fluoride provides marked caries protection.
- A single-step 5,000 ppm fluoride dentifrice offers a convenient alternative to multi-step treatments.
- This approach is particularly beneficial for patients with xerostomia due to radiation therapy.
Conclusions:
- A 5,000 ppm fluoride dentifrice effectively meets the oral hygiene needs of high-risk patients.
- The one-step application enhances patient compliance, improving caries management outcomes.