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Water fluoridation and fluoride supplementation: considerations for the future
1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Journal of Dental Research
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Water fluoridation effectively prevents dental caries and remains a safe public health measure. Other fluoride supplements require careful use, especially for children, to avoid enamel fluorosis.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Preventive Dentistry
Background:
- Extensive literature reviews systemic fluoride benefits and risks.
- Dental caries prevention is a major public health concern.
- Enamel fluorosis is a potential adverse effect of excessive fluoride intake during tooth development.
Purpose of the Study:
- Critically evaluate the benefits of systemic fluoride for caries prevention.
- Assess the risks of enamel fluorosis from fluoride ingestion.
- Provide recommendations for future fluoride use.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of water fluoridation and fluoride supplementation studies.
- Critical analysis of benefits versus adverse effects.
- Evaluation of compliance and individual control in supplementation.
Main Results:
- Water fluoridation is a safe and effective method for preventing dental caries.
- Excessive fluoride intake during tooth development can lead to enamel fluorosis.
- Individual fluoride supplementation poses challenges related to compliance and dosage control.
Conclusions:
- Water fluoridation should be continued as a proven public health measure.
- Caution is advised for individual fluoride supplementation methods.
- Targeted delivery of fluoride and preventive dental care to at-risk children is recommended.
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