Amine fluoride gel in a caries prophylaxis program for soldiers in Poland.
DMFS increments were determined in 1286 military cadets (19-20 yr old), at 6-monthly intervals during an 18-month clinical study. The cadets were randomly divided into two groups. The test group (n = 787) brushed their teeth with an amine fluoride gel for 5 min once weekly in an unsupervised manner. The control group (n = 499) as well as the test group used a fluoride-free dentifrice twice daily. In both groups, motivation in oral hygiene was given before commencing the study. The cadets in the test group had a 41% lower DMFS increment compared to the cadets in the control group.
D000328:Adult; D000588:Amines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000605:Amino Alcohols; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008885:Military Dentistry; D011044:Poland; D014099:Toothbrushing
D000588:Amines; D000605:Amino Alcohols; D005782:Gels; C036238:amine fluoride 297; D005459:Fluorides