Despite the latest advances in orthodontic treatment, white spot lesions remain a common side effect of fixed appliance therapy. An effective treatment for prevention is use fluoride-containing products. The aim present vitro study was to check durability tested products their fluoride release into surrounding solution. Three varnishes (Protecto CaF2 Nano one-step seal, Bifluorid 12 single dose...

Objectives One of the economical ways of dental caries prevention is using fluoride containing toothpastes. For fluoride to be effective in toothpastes, significant amount of fluoride need to be in solution form. Global standard of fluoride content of toothpastes is 1500 ppm (part per million).This study aimed to determine fluoride content of some special toothpastes. Methods This research was...

Background & Aims: The present study compared fluoride uptake into enamel from sodium fluoride 0.05% gel and American Dental Association approved fluoride gel (Stannous fluoride 0.4% , Sultan Co.) when used on healthy enamel of the intact teeth. Methods: In an experimental study, 30 intact teeth extracted for orthodontic purposes were randomly assigned into two groups of 15 teeth. The teeth wer...

AIM The level of mutans streptococci (MS) is reduced by regularly consumption of probiotic Kefir drink. The present study aiming at answer to this question 'may the Kefir drink be considered an alternative to fluoride rinse?' MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-two healthy volunteers aged 22-32 years with good oral hygiene participated in this study. None of participants had received any antibiotic ...

46. Jacobsen SJ, O'Fallon WM, Melton III IJ. Hip fracture incidence before and after fluoridation of the publicwater supply, Rochester, Minnesota. American Journal of Public Health 83 743-745 1993.47. Suarez-Almazor ME, Flowerdew G, Saunders LD et al. The fluoridation of drinking water and hip fracturehospitalization rates in 2 Canadian communities. American Journal of Public He...

background and aims. streptococcus mutans is the main pathogenic agent involved in dental caries, and may be eliminated using mouthwashes. the objective of this study was to compare the effects of fluoride, chlorhexidine, and fluoride-chlorhexidine mouthwashes on salivary s. mutans count after two weeks of use and determine the prevalence of their side effects on the oral mucosa. materials and ...

objectives: this study aimed to assess the self-reported knowledge and attitude of dentists towards fluoride prescription. materials and methods: a questionnaire survey was conducted at the national annual dental congress in 2010 in tehran-iran. dentists’ level of knowledge about the preventive effects of systemic and topical administration of fluoride was assessed as well as their attitudes to...

statement of problem: since the fluoride releases from materials with the property of releasing fluoride are decreasing gradually, it seems that probably the material rechargeability is more important than their long-term fluoride release. purpose: the objective of this study was to asses the fluoride release and rechargeability of 2 types of fluoride releasing restorative materials, a resin mo...

background; fluoride is an essential nutrient for the human body. the major routes of fluoride intake include food and drinking water, though the absorption of fluoride from food is much easier. the aim of this study was to evaluate the amount of fluoride in the soil and tomato and onion crops on farms of zanjan. methods; three farms of each crop (tomato and onion) were selected randomly. each ...