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Bioavailable fluoride in calcium-containing dentifrices

Scientific Reports, 2021
Calcium added to dentifrices can complex with fluoride ions to reduce intra-oral bioavailability and therefore efficacy in preventing dental caries. Six commercially available dentifrices containing different types of calcium and fluoride were analyzed ...
Peiyan Shen, James R. Fernando, Yi Yuan, Glenn D. Walker, Coralie Reynolds, Eric C. Reynolds   +5 more
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Comparison of Fluoride Uptake into Enamel from Sodium Fluoride Gel 0.05% Produced in Iran and Stannous Fluoride 0.4% Gel [PDF]

Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2012
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:
H.R Poreslami, P KHazaeli, F.S Sajadi, R Hasanzadeh   +3 more
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Estimation of fluoride release and recharge potential among Zirconomer, GC Gold Label Hybrid, Ketac Molar, and Tetric Prime: An in vitro study

Journal of Oral Research and Review
Background: The preventive role of fluoride in caries control is mainly due to the formation of fluorapatite crystals which are more resistant to acid attack.
Rupam Kaur Virk, Jasneel Singh Grover, Kanwalpreet Kaur Bhullar, Smiley Goyal, Harkiran Sahiwal, Mandeep Singh   +5 more
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Fluoride content of bottled drinking waters available in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Dental Journal, 2010
Aims: This study aimed to examine the fluoride concentration of commercially available bottled water products in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to assess the accuracy of the labeling of fluoride concentration on the tested brands.
Abdullah M. Aldrees, Saad M. Al-Manea
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Fluoride prophylaxis - poison or simple way to get rid of early childhood caries (ECC) – review

Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2023
Introduction: As a prevention, fluoride is used systemically as well as topically in the oral cavity.  Thanks to fluoride prophylaxis, one of the most common bacterial disease in the world can be significantly reduced. This disease is dental caries.
Justyna Molczyk-Sieńczak, Rafał Gorzyński, Justyna Kurek, Anna Gadomska, Michał Garstka, Hanna Dominik, Zuzanna Czudy, Wojciech Pawęska, Jan Radwański, Marika Polatowska   +9 more
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The Impact of Fluoride Pollution on Fungal Communities at the Watershed Scale: A Case Study of the Qingshui River, Ningxia

Microorganisms
This study systematically investigated the driving mechanisms and feedback effects of fluoride pollution gradients on fungal communities in water-soil systems, using the Qingshui River basin in Ningxia, China, as a case study. In 2022, 66 sets of samples,
Zengfeng Zhao, Xiaocong Qiu, Juan Yin, Ruizhi Zhao, Cheng Ni   +4 more
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Laser irradiation prevents root caries: Microhardness and scanning electron microscopy analysis

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2022
Context: A promising option for the prevention of dental caries is the use of laser irradiation. Aims: Evaluate the effects of Er:YAG, Nd:YAG, and CO2 laser irradiation, associated or not to 2% sodium fluoride (2% NaF), on root caries prevention ...
Cesar P Lepri, Denise T De Castro, Vinícius R Geraldo-Martins, Juliana J Faraoni, Regina G Palma-Dibb   +4 more
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The Fluoride Debate: The Pros and Cons of Fluoridation [PDF]

Preventive Nutrition and Food Science, 2018
Fluoride is one of the most abundant elements found in nature. Water is the major dietary source of fluoride. The only known association with low fluoride intake is the risk of dental caries. Initially, fluoride was considered beneficial when given systemically during tooth development, but later research has shown the importance and the advantages of ...
Aoun, Antoine, Darwiche, Farah, Al Hayek, Sibelle, Doumit, Jacqueline   +3 more
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Antimicrobial efficacy of herbal, homeopathic and conventional dentifrices against oral microflora: An in vitro study

Population Medicine, 2020
Introduction This study compares the efficacy of herbal, homeopathic, and conventional dentifrices, on oral microflora using antibiotic susceptibility tests.
Shivashankar Kengadaran, Anusha Divvi, Pradeep R. Kumar, Prakasam Gopinath, Meignana I. Arumugham, Sri D. Sakthi   +5 more
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Caries Preventive Action of Nd:YAG and Fluoride in Three Different pH Conditions: FTIR Spectroscopy and SEM Evaluation

Photonics, 2023
This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the preventive action of topical fluoride application combined with laser irradiation under different pH conditions using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). A total
Amanda Caramel-Juvino, Nathalia A. Zanini, Sabrina Gardiano Avelino, Yasmin Reis Fontes-Oliveira, Gleice Conceição Mendonça Germano, Carlos de Paula Eduardo, Denise Maria Zezell   +6 more
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