title: 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.affiliation: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tewari
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Chawla
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Utreja
mesh_terms: D000149:Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride; D002648:Child; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003750:Dental Fissures; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D006801:Humans; D012969:Sodium Fluoride; D014078:Tooth Eruption
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical; C023807:sodium fluoride topical preparation; D000149:Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride; D012969:Sodium Fluoride