Introduction: Erosion is a common dental problem that is especially prevalent in children due to the increasing consumption of acidic food and beverages.
Flora Ng Lai Yi +2 more
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Shear bond strength fissure sealant based on glass ionomer after topical fluor application: a comparison between sodium fluoride and acidulated phosphate fluoride [PDF]
Background: Application of fissure sealants to young permanent teeth is one of the preventive measures for caries in the field of dentistry. Fissure sealants based on glass ionomer cement (GIC) have the advantage of releasing fluoride.
Akwan, Yulie Emilda +2 more
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An Extensive Comparison of the Clinical Efficiency of Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) and Neutral Sodium Fluoride (NaF) Oral Rinses in the Prevention of White Spot Lesions during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Background The purpose of this randomized trial is to compare the efficacy of weekly once regime of neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) oral rinse with that of acidulated phosphate (APF) formulated daily mouth rinse in the reduction of white spot lesions (WSLs)
Pilli LN +5 more
europepmc +4 more sources
An Alternative Technique for Topical Application of Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) Gel: A Two-Years Double-Blind Randomization Clinical Trial (RCT). [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Dental caries is still a dramatic public health problem. The effectiveness of an alternative technique using acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gel pH 3.5 was evaluated and compared with conventional treatments in reducing ...
Sorazabal AL +6 more
europepmc +4 more sources
Effect of Er:YAG Laser Irradiation and Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride Therapy on Re-Mineralization of White Spot Lesions. [PDF]
Statement of the Problem: Studies on the efficacy of erbium laser for enhancement of enamel resistance to acid attacks and its effects on fluoride uptake by the enamel are limited.
Assarzadeh H +3 more
europepmc +4 more sources
The Surface Deterioration of Prefabricated Zirconia Crowns on Exposure to Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride Gel: An In Vitro Study. [PDF]
Introduction Zirconia is a widely used restorative material in dentistry due to its superior aesthetic and mechanical properties. The oral cavity is a complex ecosystem with various components, which affect the teeth, as well as artificial restorative ...
Makwana SL +9 more
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Purpose: To investigate the effect of acidic beverage, home bleaching, acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF), and immune-boosting beverage with Sambucus Nigra on color of restorative materials.Materials and Methods: 84 nanohybrid composite resin (NCR) and ...
Kerem Yılmaz, Fehmi Gönüldaş
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The Impact of CO2 Laser Treatment and Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride on Enamel Demineralization and Biofilm Formation. [PDF]
Introduction: This study evaluated the impact of CO2 laser treatment and acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) on enamel demineralization and biofilm formation, using in vitro and in situ designs.
Loiola ABA +5 more
europepmc +4 more sources
Context: Demineralization of tooth by erosion is caused by frequent contact between the tooth surface and acids present in soft drinks. Aim: The present study objective was to evaluate the remineralization potential of casein-phosphopeptide-amorphous ...
Nikita Agrawal +4 more
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The effect of acidulated phosphate fluoride application on dental enamel surfaces hardness
Enamel demineralization by acid is the first step of caries process. It has recently been shown that acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) can maintain the hardness of enamel surface.
Edhie Arief P, Sri Kunarti
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