Comparative evaluation of the role of NaF, APF & Duraphat topical fluoride applications in the prevention of dental caries--a 2 1/2 years study.

Abstract

The study was conducted on 1251 6-12-year-old children, to evaluate the effect of topical application of NaF, APF and Duraphat given at six monthly interval assessed after 2.1/2 years revealed the percentage caries reduction with sodium fluoride to be in the range of 20-24 percent on base line teeth and 30-33 percent on teeth erupted during study, showing more effect on newly erupted teeth. In APF group, the caries reduction was 32-37 percent, in the DMFT and DMFS-slightly more on teeth erupted during study than on baseline teeth. The dental caries reduction with Duraphat (NaF varnish) was in the range of 70-75 percent-slightly more on newly erupted teeth. Equally high degree of efficacy was also noted on occlusal surfaces. Duraphat showed the greatest public health potential.

• Authors: A Tewari, H S Chawla, A Utreja
• Journal: Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry (J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent) Vol. 8 Issue 1 Pg. 28-35 (Mar 1991) ISSN: 0970-4388 [Print] India
• PMID: 2056344 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Fluorides, Topical
• sodium fluoride topical preparation
• Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride
• Sodium Fluoride

Topics

• Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride
• Child
• DMF Index
• Dental Caries (prevention & control)
• Dental Cavity Lining
• Dental Fissures
• Fluorides, Topical
• Humans
• Sodium Fluoride
• Tooth Eruption