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Rinses for the control of dental caries.

L W Ripa1

  • 1Department of Children's Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8701.

International Dental Journal
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Fluoride mouthrinsing effectively controls cavities, offering about 30% caries reduction. The actual benefit depends on individual or community caries risk, guiding optimal use of this preventive method.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Fluoride mouthrinsing is a well-established method for caries control.
  • It is adaptable for both individual home-based and community school-based programs.
  • The simplicity of the delivery vehicle ensures efficient fluoride ion distribution to susceptible tooth surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoride mouthrinsing as a caries control strategy.
  • To differentiate between percentage caries reduction and numerical caries reduction.
  • To inform decision-making regarding the application of fluoride mouthrinsing based on caries risk.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing fluoride mouthrinsing at varying strengths and frequencies.
  • Analyzing caries reduction data from different population groups.
  • Assessing the impact of caries attack rates on the benefit of the intervention.

Main Results:

  • Fluoride mouthrinsing demonstrates an average caries reduction of approximately 30%.
  • Percentage caries reduction is intrinsic to the method and independent of the population's caries rate.
  • Numerical caries reduction, representing the absolute benefit, is directly influenced by the population's caries attack rate.

Conclusions:

  • Fluoride mouthrinsing is a versatile and effective caries preventive regimen.
  • The clinical benefit (numerical reduction) is maximized in populations with high caries prevalence.
  • Targeted application based on assessed caries risk is crucial for optimizing the benefits of fluoride mouthrinsing programs.

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