[Simple model explaining the caries inhibiting effect of fluoride].
The pH at which enamel dissolves is affected by presence of fluoride in the plaque fluid. It appears that the degree of oral hygiene will also be important because pH can drop so low in old plaque that even solid fluorapatite dissolves. Improved oral hygiene would thus reduce caries in high risk patients even in the presence of fluoride.
Rølla
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Ogaard
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D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
D005459:Fluorides
En enkel modell til forklaring av fluoridets karieshemmende virkning.