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High fluoride toothpastes: their potential role in a caries prevention programme
Robin M Davies1, Gill M Davies
1National Fluoride Information Centre (NFIC), Coupland 111 Building, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Dental Update
|July 9, 2008
Summary
High fluoride toothpastes (2800 and 5000 ppm F) offer clinical benefits for individuals at high risk of cavities. Dentists can now prescribe these effective options for adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Fluoride Therapy
Background:
- Dental caries remains a significant public health concern.
- High-risk populations require advanced preventive strategies.
- Prescription-strength fluoride toothpastes offer a concentrated therapeutic option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review clinical evidence on the efficacy of high-fluoride toothpastes.
- To evaluate the benefits of 2800 and 5000 ppm F toothpastes.
- To discuss their application in high-caries-risk individuals.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of clinical evidence.
- Analysis of studies on prescription-only fluoride toothpastes.
- Discussion of patient populations including adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Main Results:
- Clinical evidence supports the effectiveness of 2800 and 5000 ppm F toothpastes.
- These high-fluoride formulations demonstrate significant caries reduction.
- Benefits are noted across various age groups with elevated caries risk.
Conclusions:
- Dentists have access to two prescription-strength fluoride toothpastes.
- These agents are valuable tools for managing high caries risk.
- Effective fluoride therapy is now more accessible for at-risk patients.
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