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Fluoride interventions for root caries: a review.
M Heijnsbroek1, S Paraskevas, G A Van der Weijden
1Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry
|August 29, 2007
Summary
Specific fluoride treatments effectively reduce root caries activity in adults. High-concentration fluoride dentifrices and mouthwashes show positive effects on root caries incidence and severity.
Area of Science:
- Dental research
- Cariology
- Preventive dentistry
Background:
- Root caries is a significant concern in adults.
- Understanding effective fluoride treatments is crucial for prevention and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the effectiveness of specific fluoride treatments on adult root caries activity.
- To evaluate the impact of fluoride on root caries incidence and severity.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of Medline-PubMed and Cochrane Oral Health Group trials register.
- Inclusion of randomized controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, and longitudinal studies (≥3 months).
- Independent screening of papers by two reviewers.
Main Results:
- Six studies met the selection criteria.
- Highest evidence from two double-blind controlled randomized clinical trials.
- Increased fluoride application (high-concentration dentifrice or mouthwash) positively impacted root caries.
Conclusions:
- Additional fluoride is a preventive treatment for root caries.
- Fluoride demonstrates therapeutic benefits for existing root caries.
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