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Systemic versus topical fluoride.

E Hellwig1, A M Lennon

  • 1Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Dental Clinic and Dental School, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. hellwig@zmk2.ukl.uni-freiburg.de

Caries Research
|May 22, 2004
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Fluoride

Area of Science:

  • Dental research
  • Cariology
  • Public health

Background:

  • The traditional understanding of fluoride's mechanism of action in caries prevention is debated.
  • Historically, fluoride was believed to act primarily pre-eruptively through ingestion.
  • Recent research challenges this dogma, suggesting a predominantly posteruptive effect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the mechanism of fluoride's action in preventing dental caries.
  • To investigate the significance of posteruptive versus pre-eruptive effects.
  • To provide evidence supporting optimal fluoride application strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological studies and their validity.
  • Analysis of in vitro and in situ investigations on fluoride's effects.

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  • Examination of fluoride's influence on de- and remineralization kinetics.

    • Main Results:

    • Evidence suggests the caries-preventive effect of fluoride is almost exclusively posteruptive.
    • In vitro and in situ studies support fluoride's role in modulating de- and remineralization.
    • Doubts are raised regarding the validity of older studies on systemic fluoride use.

    Conclusions:

    • The posteruptive effect of fluoride is the primary mechanism for caries prevention.
    • Topical fluoride application, such as in fluoridated dentifrices, should be promoted.
    • Further research is needed to address remaining questions regarding fluoride's action.