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    Preventive Dentistry(Lecture 10)

    Other caries preventive factors

    Dr Caroline Mohamed

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    Outline of lectures

    OTHER CARIES-PREVENTIVE FACTORS

    FluoridesTopically applied fluoride

    Systemically administered fluoride

    Fluorides agents and compounds for topical use

    Delivery systems for topical self-application of fluoride

    Other oral hygiene aids

    Delivery systems for professional topical application of

    fluorides

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    Topical Applied Fluoride

    The posteruptive cariostatic effects of fluoride arecorrelated with :

    fluoride concentration as well as with

    total exposure time.The latter is also influenced by the "substantivity" of

    fluoride in the oral cavity.

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    Fluoride clearance fases.

    First within 1 hour.

    The analysis of saliva after a single application of a fluoridedentifrice or mouthwash shows that much of the retained fluoride

    is cleared from the mouth within 1 hour.

    Secondary clearance phase of 2 hours or more. The salivary fluoride concentration decreases more slowly.

    The initial rapid clearance phase is the result ofsalivary washout

    and the second phase is initiated by the release into saliva

    of fluoride initially retained in oral reservoirs.(Duckworth et al, 1991, 1994)

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    Potential reservoirs are:

    the teeth,

    the plaque,

    the soft tissues of the

    gingiva,

    the tongue, the cheeks, and

    stagnation zones between

    the teeth, under the

    tongue, and in the buccal

    sulcus.

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    From a cariostatic aspect, the most important

    fluoride reservoirs are:

    CaF2 and

    fluoride bound to plaque bacteria.

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    The most important effects of posteruptive (topical) use of

    fluoride are:

    the inhibition of demineralization and

    enhancement of remineralization.

    Fluoride exerts physiochemical effects in:

    the oral fluids, such as the interrod and intercrystalline

    fluid, pellicle fluid, plaque fluid, and saliva,

    bound in CaF2, FA, and FHA (fluorohydroxyapatite).

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    Fluoride also:

    reduces acid formation in the dental plaque,

    may reduce plaque formation rate and plaque adhesion,

    and

    may change the ecology of the plaque microflora.

    Of these effects, the most important is the reduction of acid

    formation.

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    The fall in plaque pH following sucrose exposure is reduced when

    plaque fluoride content has been enhanced by repeated topical

    treatment.

    Fluoride alone is inadequate to completely arrest caries processbecause its cariostatic effect is limited.

    If plaque pH falls below about 4.5 , the plaque fluid becomes

    undersaturated with respect to fluorapatite, and

    demineralization will occur, regardless of the presence offluoride.

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    Systemically administered fluoride

    The cariostatic effect of fluoride is almost 100%

    posteruptive (topical effect).

    Fluoride has been systemically administered in:

    drinking water,

    salt,milk,

    tablets,

    lozenges,chewing gums,

    drops.

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    Different concentrations ofsodium fluoride have been used

    in these delivery systems.

    Fluoridated drinking water is the most cost-effective public

    health measure for prevention and control of caries and

    remineralization of early enamel caries.

    This is due to the fact that most people drink water several

    times a day with even those without regular dental care andregular use of fluoride toothpaste benefit from water

    fluoridation.

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    Water fluoridation should therefore be recommended in all

    populations in which there is a relatively high caries prevalence,

    poor oral hygiene, and a lack of organized preventive programs or

    daily use of fluoride toothpaste. The recommended fluoride concentration in temperate climates,

    is 0.7 to 1.2 mg of F/L, but in warm to hot subtropical and tropical

    regions, only 0.5 to 0.7 mg of F/L is recommended, to prevent the

    development of esthetically unacceptable fluorosis.

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    Results from early studies with fluoridated watershowed about 50% caries reduction in the permanent

    dentition and 40% in the primary dentition, compared tocontrol areas. Significant reductions in root caries were also

    seen (Murray et al 1991).

    At that time, caries prevalence was high in the United Statesand in Europe, where the studies were run, and few topical

    agentssuch as toothpaste and mouthrinses were available.

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    Nowadays, the supplementary effect of fluoridateddrinking water would be only 5% to 25% in most European

    countries and the USA, because of improved oral hygieneand daily use of fluoride toothpaste and other topical

    fluoride agents, which have resulted in very significant

    reductions in both caries prevalence and incidence.

    However, in regions with relatively high

    caries prevalence, limited dental resources,

    and no daily use of fluoride toothpaste,

    water fluoridation should still achieve about

    50% caries reduction.

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    However, only about 3% of the world population has access to

    fluoridated drinking water, mostly in the USA, where caries

    prevalence is low and almost 100% of the population usefluoride toothpaste and other topical fluoride agents daily.

    The use of the other fluoride delivery systems in the world is

    marginal (salt, 0.6%; tablets, etc 0.3%).

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    Prevalence of dental fluorosis an increase in the prevalence of dental fluorosis has

    been noticed.

    The increase is in the mild and very mild forms of

    fluorosis, and is proportionally greater in non-fluoridated areas than in fluoridated areas.

    This is because of the increase in the mean fluoride

    intake from all sources since the 1940s.

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    Some of the reasons that were postulated for

    the increase in the prevalence of fluorosis widespread use of fluoride in both

    fluoridated and non-fluoridated

    communities.

    Foods and beverages may be processed in

    fluoridated communities but are shipped,

    sold, and consumed in non-fluoridated

    communities.

    Hallo effect

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    Worldwide distribution Endemic in 22 countries

    in Asia, India and China are worst affected

    Mexico in North and Argentina in Latin America

    East and North Africa are also endemic

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    Risk factors The most important risk factor in determining

    fluorosis occurrence and severity is the total

    amount of fluoride consumed from all sources

    during the critical period of tooth development. Demographic risk factors:

    Age: fluorosis is related to the ingestion of F

    during critical period of tooth development. SES : fluoride intake from tooth paste and infant

    formula can vary by SES status

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    Optimal levels of fluoride

    drinking water It was accepted that optimal level of fluoride in

    drinking water was 1PPM.

    With other sources of fluoride now days this level

    become 0.5 to 1 ppm according to the community. Waters with high levels of fluoride content are

    mostly found at the foot of high mountains and in

    areas where the sea has made geological deposits.

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    Known fluoride belts on land include:

    one that stretches from Syria through Jordan,

    Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Sudan and Kenya,

    and another that stretches from Turkey

    through Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, India,

    northern Thailand and China.

    There are similar belts in the Americas and

    Japan. In these areas fluorosis has been

    reported.

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    Fluoride dietary supplement Was used in non

    fluoridated areas

    There is strong evidence

    that fluoridesupplements are risk

    factor to mild to

    moderate fluorosis.

    The risk is high in

    fluoridated areas.

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    Early use of fluoride tooth paste Young children in whom

    the swallowing reflex is

    not fully developed can

    ingest up to 0.3

    o,5mgF at each brushing.

    The risk is not as high as

    fluoride supplement

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    Infant formula: B/C its own F content and especially

    because it is mixed with fluoridated water.

    Other factors that have been associated with

    susceptibility of populations to dental fluorosis are

    altitude, renal insufficiency, and possibly

    malnutrition.

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    Dietary supplements

    Fluoride dietary supplements were first introduced in the

    late 40s and were intended as a substitute for fluoridatedwater for children in non-fluoridated areas.

    Supplements contain fluoride from 0.25 , 0.5 to 1.0 mg

    usually as sodium fluoride or calcium fluoride, acidulated

    phosphate fluoride or potassium fluoride. The original pills have been joined by chewable tablets and

    lozenges.

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    Animals experiments shown that fluoride given once a day is

    more likely to cause fluoroses than the same ammount of

    fluoride given intermittently.

    In Europe, it is recommended that a dose of 0.5 mg F/day

    should be prescribed only to children living in areas

    with water supplies containing less than 0.3 ppm F,

    who are considered to be high risk, after a dietanalyses, starting only at age of 3 years.

    THE FLUORIDE SUPPLEMENT HAS NO PLACE IN PUBLIC

    HEALTH

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    American Dental Association. Fluoride and fluoridation. Available at:www.ada.org/public/topics/fluoride. Accessed June 20, 2007.

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    The aim of using fluoride tablets is to achieve a supplementary

    posteruptive cariostatic effect similar to that provided by other

    topical fluoride agents, such as toothpaste.

    Therefore, slow release lozenges should be recommended

    because of the prolonged fluoride clearance time in the oral

    fluids.

    An optimal effect should be achieved if the lozenges are used as a

    "dessert" directly after meals, particularly in adults with reduced

    salivary secretion rates.

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    For very caries-susceptible patients fluoride chewing

    gum should be the preferred systemic agent, to be

    used for 15 minutes directly after every meal. It is recommended primarily for caries-susceptible adults

    with reduced salivary secretion rates and for caries-

    susceptible children and young adults, especially during the

    eruption of molars (5.5 to 7 years and 11.5 to 13 years).

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    Fluoride agents and compounds for topical use

    The caries-preventive effect of most topical fluoridemeasures to range between 20% and 40%.

    Topical fluoride agents are available for selfcare or

    professional application (eg, by dentists, dental hygienist or

    dental assistant).

    For selfcare, the fluoride agents can be used: toothpastes;

    toothpicks, dental tape, and dental floss; mouthrinses; gels,

    artificial saliva, lozenges, and chewing gum.

    Professionally applied fluoride agents are paints; gels;

    prophylaxis pastes; varnish, glass-ionomer cement (GC), and

    other slow release agents.

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    Toothpastes

    The cariostatic effect of fluoride toothpastes wasrecognized more than 40 years ago.

    More than 90% of toothpastes in the industrializedcountries contain fluoride (WHO 1994).

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    Fluoride toothpaste is by far the most frequently used topical

    fluoride agent, used by 450 million people (WHO 1994).

    Only 20 million people use mouthrinses or tablets, while 20

    million receive professional applications of fluoride (WHO

    1994).

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    The main functions of toothpastes are to

    facilitate mechanical plaque removal by

    brushing and to serve as vehicles for activeagents (fluorides, chemical plaque control

    agents, anticalculus agents, etc.).

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    Fluoride

    1. Twetman S, et al. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2003;61;6:347-355.2. Volpe AR, et al. Am J Dent. 1993;6:S13-S42.3. Sullivan RJ, et al. J Clin Dent. 1995;6:135-138.

    The use of fluoridedentifrices has reduced theincidence of caries by 9.7%24.9%1

    Sodium fluoride (NaF) andsodiummonofluorophosphate (MFP) are the mostcommon sources of fluoride

    in dentifrices

    These can be used aloneor in combination

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    Fluoride formulation factors

    and mode of action Not all fluoride toothpastes are

    the same

    Different fluoride source,

    pH and choice of

    formulation can affect

    fluoride uptake1,2

    Fluoride needs to be deposited

    and slowly released to be

    effective following brushing3

    The amount of fluoride

    released into saliva andadsorbed by enamel

    during the period after

    brushing

    is critical1. Friberger P. Scand J Dent Res 1975:83;339-344.2. White DJ, et al. Caries Res 1986;20:332-336.3. ten Cate JM. Eur J Oral Sci 1997;105:461-465.

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    Many different fluoride compounds are used in agentsfor self-care and professional application. The threemain categories are:

    1. Inorganic compounds, including NaF, stannous fluoride(SnF2), ammonium fluoride (NH4F) etc.

    The salts are readily soluble, providing free fluoride.

    2. Monofluorophosphate-containing compounds, such assodium monofluorophosphate (Na2FPO4): The fluoride iscovalently bound in the FPO3

    2- ion and apparently requireshydrolysis to free the F-.

    3. Organic fluorides,such as amine fluoride, and silanefluorides.

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    Ionic compounds

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    Factors that influence fluoride delivery

    Fluoride source(NaF, MFP, stannous fluoride)

    For example, MFP requires activation by

    hydrolysis by salivary phosphatase to release

    active F-

    Fluoride concentration in formulation

    Formulation properties

    pH will drive different fluoride modes of action

    Ingredients such as divalent cations (eg, Ca2+)

    can reduce the amount of available fluoride

    Ingredients such as high levels of phosphates

    can reduce fluoride uptake

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    Sometimes two or more of the above compounds arecombined in the same topical fluoride agent.

    The fluoride concentration in agents for self-care, such astoothpastes and mouthrinses, varies from 0.012% to 0.15%

    fluoride, while up to 1 % fluoride is usedin gels.

    The fluoride concentration in agents for professionalapplication is usually much higher, ranging from about 0.7%

    to 6.0%, which, as discussed earlier, will promote

    precipitation ofCaF2 reservoirs.

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    Fluorides mouthwashes

    Stannous Fluoride- antiplaque properties

    Sodium Fluoride

    The stannous ion, not the fluoride, which is

    responsible for antimicrobial effect. Mechanism of action:

    Tin from the stannous ion enters the cell, impairsthe metabolism and effect the growth andadherence properties of bacteria. Weekantiplaque activity .

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    Delivery systems for topical

    self-application of fluorides

    The following topical fluoride agents are available forself-care:

    toothpastes;

    toothpicks,

    dental floss, and dental tape;

    mouth rinses;

    gels;

    artificial saliva;lozenges; and

    chewing gum.

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    The following fluoride compounds are used in

    toothpastes:

    l. Inorganic fluorides

    a. Sodium fluoride (NaF)

    b. Sodium monofluorophosphate (Na2FPO3)

    c. Stannous fluoride (SnF2)

    d. Potassium fluoride (KF)

    e. Aluminum fluoride (AlF3)

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    2. Organic fluorides

    a. Amine fluoride (Hetaflur)

    b. Amine fluoride (Olaflur)

    3. Combinations of fluorides

    a. Sodium fluoride + sodiummonofluorophosphate

    b. Amine fluoride + Stannous fluoride

    c. Amine fluoride + Sodium fluoride

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    Sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate

    are by far the most common, followed by stannous

    fluoride and amine fluoride.

    Almost all the NaF, SnF2, and amine fluoride in

    toothpastes will be dissolved in the mouth during

    brushing, releasing optimal amounts of free F-

    ions.

    On the other hand Na2 FPO3 initially releases fewer

    free F- ions, but also supplies FPO32- ions which

    within about 1 hour are broken by phosphateenzymes in the mouth, releasing F- ions.

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    From 1955 to 1985 the standard fluoride

    concentration in toothpastes was about 1,000

    ppm of fluoride (0.1% F=1 mg F/g toothpaste),supplied as 0.2% Na F, 0.76% Na2FPO3, SMFP

    and 0.4% SnF2.

    The average caries reduction achieved in

    various 2- to 3-year clinical studies was about

    25% to 30% (Johnson,1993; Volpe et al, 1993).

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    The cariostatic elfects of fluoride toothpastes are alsorelated to accessibility and fluoride clearance in the oralfluids.

    Accessibility may be improved by:

    1. Frequent mechanical removal of dental plaque,particularly on the approximal surfaces of the posteriorteeth.

    2. Deliberate application of fluoride toothpaste to theposterior interdental spaces before approximalcleaning.

    3. Thorough swishing with the remaining toothpaste

    slurry after cleaning, followed only by one brief rinsewith water.

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    The following measures may prolong fluoride

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    The following measures may prolong fluoride

    clearance time from the oral fluids:

    1. Using as high a fluoride concentration as possible.

    2. Increasing the daily frequency of fluoride toothpaste.3. Using the toothpaste technique recommended above.

    4. Filling the posterior interdental spaces with fluoride

    toothpaste after cleaning at bedtime.

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    Toothpastes containing fluoride as well as chemical plaque

    control agents should be recommended, particularly to

    caries-susceptible patients with high plaque formation rates

    (Plaque Formation Rate Index score 4 to 5, periodontitis, orgingivitis. )

    Toothpastes containing SnF2 or amine fluoridealso have documented antiplaque effects.

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    Other oral hygiene aids

    Oral hygiene aids that not only mechanically remove plaque but

    also at the same time, release fluoride to the most caries

    susceptible tooth surfaces in the dentition, the approximal

    surfaces of the posterior teeth, would be most appropriate.

    Several brands of fluoridated toothpicks (TePe, Butler, Elmex,

    Jordan, etc) and dental tape and floss (Johnson & Johnson, Oral-

    B, Butler, Elmex,Jordan, etc) have been introduced

    commercially.

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    Mouthrinses

    Weekly school-based mouthrinsing with 10-mL neutral 0.2% NaF

    solutions for 1 minute are still very cost effective for caries controlin regions where water fluoride concentration is low, for

    populations with high prevalence of caries, poor oral hygiene and

    no daily use of fluoride toothpaste.

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    Rinsing with 10 ml of fluoride solution (0.025% F) for 1 minute

    after every tooth cleaning procedure is an efficient

    supplement for caries control in caries-susceptible patients. Fluoride mouthrinses containing chemical plaque control

    agents (triclosan + copolymer+ sodium lauryl sulfate [Colgate

    Total], chlorhexidine, amine fluoride + SnF2 [Meridol], etc)

    should have a greater cariostatic effect than pure neutral NaF

    solutions.

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    Artificial saliva

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    Artificial salivaFor patients with dry mouth (xerostomia), artificial saliva

    containing NaF is available to improve physical and subjective

    symptoms and reduce the risk of rampant caries in theseextremely high-risk patients.

    However, in these patients, meticulous mechanical and chemical

    plaque control and combination of the most efficient fluorideagents are also essential.

    Fluoridated artificial spray is formulated either as a gel or as a

    spray; patient acceptance is generally higher for the spray,which is usually applied 20 to 30 times a day.

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    Gels

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    GelsThe effect of fluoride gels is related to the concentration, time

    of application, accessibility, and other factors.

    Most commercial fluoride gels for daily use by self-care contain

    about 0.5% fluoride in the form of neutral NaF, acidulated

    phosphate fluoride, SnF2 or amine fluoride plus NaF. The last

    two also have documented anti plaque effects.

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    Gels

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    Gels

    To improve the effect of the gels, the

    recommended application time is 4 minutes ormore preferably applied in customized trays.

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    Delivery systems for professional topical

    application of fluorides

    The following systems are available for professional application:

    fluoride solutions for painting gels,

    prophylaxis pastes, and

    slow-release agents, such as varnishes and glass-ionomer

    cements.

    The fluoride concentration in agents for professional use ranges

    from 1% to 8%.

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    The fluoride compounds most commonly usedprofessionally are neutral NaF, acidulatedphoshate fluoride,and SnF2 .

    Amine fluoride and silane fluoride are also insome commercial products.

    For optimal accessibility, plaque must beremoved by professional mechanical tooth

    cleaning before the fluoride agent is appliedto the tooth surfaces at greatest risk.

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    Professionally applied fluoride agents are

    recommended for public health programs for.

    1. for areas with relatively homogenous high-risk

    prevalence, fluoride-deficient drinking water and lack

    of fluoride toothpaste, but personnel resources

    available for a school-based preventive program;

    2. in special risk groups such as the mentally

    handicapped or elderly people with reduced salivaryflow, exposed root surfaces and heavily restored

    dentitions; and in people with senile dementia.

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    From a cost-effectiveness aspect

    professionally applied fluoride agents arealso justified as a public health measure for

    specific groups of children, during eruption

    of the first and second molars (5 to 7 year

    olds and 11 to 13 year olds).

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    Fluoride solutions for painting

    The most common fluoride solutions forpainting are neutral 2% NaF (1% F), 8% SnF2

    (2% F) and acidulated phosphate fluoride

    (1.23% F).

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    Fluoride gels

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    Fluoride gels for professional use contain a similarassortment of fluoride compounds as gels for self-care

    (neutral NaF, acidulated phosphate fluoride, SnF2,amine fluoride plus NaF).

    For optimal accessibility, plaque must he removed byprofessionally by mechanical tooth cleaning, the gel

    syringed into the posterior interproximal spaces,followed by gel application in a customized tray formore than 4 minutes.

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    Fluoride gel in disposable trays

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    Prophylaxis pastes

    They are used mainly for professional

    mechanical tooth cleaning but also for

    finishing and polishing and may contain

    fluoride.

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    Semislow-release and slow-release fluoride

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    agents

    These are such as fluoride varnishes, glassionomercements.

    Examples offluoride varnishes are:

    Duraphat (5% NaF; 2.3% F), Fluor Protector (silan

    fluoride; 0.1% F) and Bifluorid 12 (6% NaF + 6% CaF2;about 6% F).

    Based on clinical studies, the caries reduction achieved

    by fluoride varnishes ranges from 20% to 70%.

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    Fluoride varnish

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    It is recommended that the initial varnish application be

    repeated 3 times within 7-10 days in patients with caries

    risk, to heal gingivitis, thereby reducing the plaque formation

    rate, and to arrest enamel caries by sealing the outermicropore surface as soon as possible.

    Thereafter the varnish should be reapplied at needs related

    intervals, 2-4 times/year.

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    Activity

    Detail the techniques for fluoride gel

    application and fluoride varnish application

    and their indications.

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    Thanks

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    Thanks

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