Topical fluorides: efficacy, administration, and safety.
Fluoride's role in decreasing dental caries has been recognized for decades. The professional fluoride treatment has recently been augmented with home-use fluoride products. The introduction of many attractive products makes it difficult for dental professionals to know which are effective. Both professional and home-use products are described, as are proven techniques for their use. Recognition of fluoride toxicity, and its prevention and treatment, are also discussed.
Warren
D P
DP
Department of Stomatology, University of Texas Houston Health Science Center, Houston 77030-3402, USA.
Chan
J T
JT
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019140:Dental Care for Children; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans
D005460:Fluorides, Topical