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Fluoride varnishes--a review.

H de Bruyn1, J Arends

  • 1Dental School, State University Groningen, The Netherlands.

Journal De Biologie Buccale
|June 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Fluoride varnishes offer prolonged tooth contact, proving safe and effective for preventing cavities. Regular application, twice yearly, enhances their excellent cariostatic properties when combined with oral hygiene.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Conventional topical fluoride applications have limitations in contact time.
  • Fluoride varnishes were developed to enhance fluoride retention on tooth surfaces.
  • Duraphat and Fluor Protector are established fluoride varnish products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the current state of fluoride varnish technology.
  • To discuss fluoride uptake, demineralization inhibition, and caries prevention by varnishes.
  • To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of fluoride varnishes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Duraphat and Fluor Protector.
  • Analysis of data on fluoride uptake and retention.
  • Assessment of studies on demineralization inhibition and caries prevention.

Main Results:

  • Fluoride varnishes demonstrate prolonged fluoride contact time with dental enamel.
  • Studies show significant inhibition of demineralization and enhanced caries prevention.
  • Marketed products like Duraphat and Fluor Protector are well-researched and clinically accepted.

Conclusions:

  • Fluoride varnishes are toxicologically safe and user-friendly topical fluoride agents.
  • Regular application (twice annually) combined with oral hygiene yields significant caries preventive benefits.
  • Fluoride varnishes represent a highly effective strategy for dental caries prevention.

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