title: [Fluorides in group prophylaxis].
abstract: In most of the industrialised countries there has been a decline in the incidence of dental caries during the past few years largely due to the use of fluorides. For many years now, fluorides have taken root both in private homes and on a professional basis. Side effects caused by them are mostly due to chronic overdosage producing whitish stains in the dental enamel, but in Germany such stains are rare and by no means severe. Application of fluorides within the overall framework of group prophylaxis can be practised in Germany only with the written consent of parents or guardians. Various systems are being used in this country, either brushing with highly concentrated fluoride jelly or applying fluoride lacquer. Considering the present prevalence of dental caries in Germany, it can be expected that group prophylaxis with fluorides would further reduce the incidence. Realisation of correspondingly more intensive prevention programmes must be planned on the spot. Dentists should supervise and instruct trained dental staff in the application of fluorides in group prophylaxis.
authors.affiliation: Universitätskliniken des Saarlandes, Abt. für Parodontologie und Zahnerhaltung, Homburg.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Reich
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000193:education
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical
vernacular_title: Fluoride in der Gruppenprophylaxe.