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Dental pit and fissure sealants have been shown to be effective in the prevention of dental caries. Currently, sealants are recommended to be placed on teeth that are considered to be "at risk" to develop caries, including teeth that present with incipient enamel lesions. This paper discusses the ty...
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PMID: 21162348
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Recent increases in caries prevalence in young children, especially among minorities and the economically disadvantaged, highlight the need for early establishment of dental homes and simple, effective infant oral care preventive programs for all children as part of a medical disease prevention mana...
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PMID: 21162350
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The role of extended duties dental nurses (EDDNs) in undertaking preventive dental care has provided an opportunity for their direct involvement in patient care, both at an individual patient level and as part of a population wide health improvement initiative. The article describes the developing r...
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PMID: 21137847
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The effects of desensitizer, disinfectant, saliva, blood, and hydrogen peroxide on the tensile bond strength between adhesive and ceramic as well as between adhesive and dentin were examined. Sixty 7x3 mm pressed ceramic discs of IPS e.max were fabricated and randomly assigned to six groups of diffe...
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PMID: 20657150
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The intervention did not produce any significant change in oral health behaviours, clinical measures of oral hygiene, or community programmes promoting oral health. Dental caries can be reduced but will continue to be a problem among young remote Indigenous children while they experience major socia...
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PMID: 20718311
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The objective of this study was to compare the antimicrobial activity of commercially available antiseptic mouthrinses against saliva-derived plaque biofilms in static and flow-through biofilm systems in vitro.
Nine mouthrinses were tested in a recirculating flow-through biofilm model (RFTB) with vi...
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PMID: 20621239
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This study was done to assess the influence of the topical application of two different desensitizing agents on dentin permeability and dentinal tubule occlusion. Twenty-one rats provided 84 teeth: 36 for the in vitro and 48 for the in vivo investigation. The following agents were tested: Group 1, 2...
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PMID: 20339229
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The purposes of this review were to: summarize the currently available evidence on the effect of fluoride on titanium alloys; discuss the mechanisms involved; and assess the clinical relevance and validity of statements deriving from in vitro approaches. The spectrum of effects noted include: morpho...
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PMID: 20483011
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Fingernail has been suggested as a biomarker of fluoride (F) body burden, but there is no consensus if it would be a reliable indicator of F exposure from dentifrice. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate if fingernails would have sensitivity to detect F exposure from dentifrice...
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PMID: 20640353
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The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that there is no difference in the fluoride release behavior of resin-reinforced glass ionomer cements before or after fluoride recharge. The materials were divided into 5 groups: 2 resin-reinforced glass ionomer cements used for attaching orthodontic...
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PMID: 20640354
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The one-bottle self-etching adhesives and dentin desensitizers involved in the current clinical investigation could significantly relieve dentin hypersensitivity immediately and over the course of a month after treatment (except for Bifluorid 12 for tooth mechanical sensitivity). The placebo (water)...
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PMID: 20533627
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Fluoride is commonly and widely used to prevent and even arrest caries. The clinical effects of fluorides depend on the chemical compounds utilized and the methods used to apply the fluoride ion to the surface of the tooth. Fluorosis has been reported in conjunction with increased doses of fluoride....
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PMID: 20129891
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This article explores the available strategies for protection against erosive toothwear. As part of a preventive regime, the importance of dietary counselling is discussed. Risk factors that render patients susceptible to erosive toothwear need to be identified in early life, if possible, as it may...
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PMID: 20218457
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To evaluate in vitro the effect of fluoride therapies on the surface roughness of human dental enamel exposed to bleaching agents.
Sixty-six specimens obtained from 33 third molars were centrally cut, mounted on acrylic resin supports, polished, and submitted to baseline surface roughness readings (...
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PMID: 19907736
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In 2004, Wisconsin Medicaid policy changed to allow medical care providers to be reimbursed for fluoride varnish treatment (FVT) to children's teeth to improve access and utilization. To date, no study has been published on whether geographic and racial/ethnic variation in the provision of FVT in re...
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PMID: 20459463
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This split-mouth study aimed to assess the efficacy of resin-infiltrated lesions covered by fluoride varnish (FV) versus FV treatment only of proximal lesions on deciduous molar teeth. The study lasted for 1 year. Children with 2 or more superficial proximal lesions on deciduous molar teeth detected...
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PMID: 20090327
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The method of applying fluoride varnish is described and the evidence of its effectiveness in the prevention and control of caries is summarized.The application of fluoride varnish should be an integral part of caries preventive programmes. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This paper describes how to apply fluor...
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PMID: 19810396
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Dental caries on (proximal) tooth surfaces is still a problem in many industrialized countries. The objectives of this review were to present the scientific basis and the principles of the resin infiltration concept, to discuss the inherent clinical applications, and to describe how these background...
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PMID: 19639091
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The caries-preventive effects of a school-based combined programme with FMR and TS continued for more than five years after the programme until the age of 20 years....
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PMID: 19774805
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The mean percent area remineralization (+/-SD) was: bioerodible fluoridated resin 44.1 +/- 12.1; fluoride varnish 19.1 +/- 9.2; control 2.4 +/- 3.4. ANOVA indicated a significant variance among groups (P < 0.001). Tukey's multiple comparison test demonstrated the fluoridated resin to enhance reminer...
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PMID: 19824554
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Glass-ionomers, both conventional or resin-modified, are more effective at protecting the tooth against further decay than either compomers or fluoride-releasing composites, with the best protection of all being provided by conventional glass-ionomers. The nature of the tooth had no influence on the...
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PMID: 19736541
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Statistical analysis has demonstrated the existence of a significance difference for the studying factors, except for immersion. The mean values of superficial roughness, for evaluated groups, in relation to protection and time factor were, respectively: Po (1.16) = P1 (1.13) < P2 (2.96) and T1 (1.5...
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PMID: 19369921
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Dental students' attitudes towards access to dental care for the underserved may be impacted by participation in community oral health promotion programs that target individuals in underserved communities. At the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, freshman dental students provide...
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PMID: 19289719
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We evaluated the presence of Candida spp. in association with mutans streptococci and lactobacilli in the saliva of children with dental decay, before and after anti-caries treatment. Samples of saliva from 14 children with caries lesions and from 13 caries-free subjects were evaluated for the prese...
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PMID: 19382675
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The average carious lesion area under GIC was significantly less than that under F-varnish (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: GIC promotes more remineralization of artificial carious lesions on proximal surfaces than F-varnish....
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PMID: 20297703
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: To determine the fluoride release from Giomer and Compomer, using different topical fluoride regimes, and to compare the amount of fluoride release from giomer with that of compomer. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Forty-eight specimens of each giomer and compomer were divided into four tr...
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PMID: 19414971
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Child temperament has been studied in various researches and may be useful to predict how a child responds to dental treatment, especially very young children. The purpose of the present longitudinal study was to evaluate the behavioral manifestation of children aged 0 to 3 years, considering differ...
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PMID: 19841545
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The time of contact between the product and enamel surface is important in ensuring the efficacy of fluoride varnishes. Thus, some alternatives could avoid fluoride loss to saliva and improve the anticariogenic action of the product. This study evaluated the effect of an experimental coat on the ant...
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PMID: 19668985
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The caries protective effect of Cervitec/Fluor Protector during MB therapy was superior to ozone, and a visual evaluation of initial caries lesions was superior to both DIAGNOdent and QLF....
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PMID: 19123708
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These three desensitizing agents, which contain different active ingredients, were effective in relieving dentin hypersensitivity. However, no superiority was found in dentin sensitivity relief among the agents....
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PMID: 19678443
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It can be concluded that the frequent topical application of fluoride could be a successful treatment for incipient root carious lesions, irrespective of the type of fluoride treatment used....
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PMID: 19583040
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To ascertain what proportion of dental hygienists and dentists in Indiana, United States, support the application of fluoride varnish in medical offices, and to determine if support differed by dental provider characteristics, practice characteristics, a limited assessment of knowled...
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PMID: 19453865
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We interviewed 211 parents/caregivers of Hispanic children attending Head Start programs regarding their acceptability of, and preferences for, five standard preventive dental treatments for young children. Treatments assessed were toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste, fluoride varnish, and xylito...
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PMID: 19486461
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For children in the primary dentition with high caries prevalence the standard semiannual application of fluoride varnish may not be successful in preventing tooth decay. Oftentimes this population is mobile and does not receive consistent preventive care. This trial tested whether an intensive fluo...
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PMID: 20016179
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Within the in situ, ex vivo conditions of this study, the authors concluded that the highly concentrated fluoride dentifrice did not have a protective effect on enamel against erosion and erosion plus toothbrushing abrasion. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Patients at risk of developing enamel erosion should...
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PMID: 19047671
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Findings support the use of FV at least twice per year, in conjunction with caregiver counseling, to prevent ECC, reduce caries increment and oral health inequalities between young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children....
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PMID: 18422711
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This article describes a 28-year-old male patient's habit of chewing the aluminum ring of soft drink cans, with harmful consequences: broken cusp, dental attrition and craze lines. Although the reported dental damage is similar to that seen in oral piercing and wearing metal ornaments, the reported...
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PMID: 19021664
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We used an in vitro pH-cycling model to evaluate the effect of GSE on the remineralization of artificial root caries. Sound human teeth fragments obtained from the cervical portion of the root were stored in a demineralization solution for 96 h at 37 degrees C to induce artificial root caries lesion...
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PMID: 18819742
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Prevention of approximal caries by FVT may result in cost containment, at a benefit cost ratio of 1.8: 1, given that the program can be administered at school....
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PMID: 18720049
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To clarify the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced hybrid resin bridges, this study evaluated the influence of various bonding agents ((Modeling Liquid (ML), DE Resin (DE), Bell Bond (BE), Mega Bond (MG), Durafil Bond (DU), Fluoro Bond (FB), Mac-Bond (MC), EG Bond (EG), Unifill Bond (UN), Sing...
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PMID: 18972790
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Demineralization increased as follows: group A < group B < group C. Group A behaved better than group B, probably due to fluoride content, as indicated by Delta-Z values, higher number of CIZs, and few inner lesions. Group C showed a marginal protective effect, demonstrated by the frequent CIZs and...
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PMID: 18792697
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Our findings support the finding that incipient carious lesions in smooth surfaces under fluoride therapy can be monitored by laser fluorescence and visual inspection methods....
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PMID: 18554336
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The cytotoxicity test on gingival fibroblasts revealed that Duraphat was the least cytotoxic material, followed by Shellac F then Isodan. With dentin slice interposition, a lower level of cytotoxicity was obtained. All of them showed a lower cytotoxicity decreasing on further dilutions (p<0.001). Th...
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PMID: 18190956
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Occlusal adjustment is a viable treatment alternative for some open-bite patients; it establishes positive vertical overbite and improves the functional occlusion with only transient dentinal sensitivity....
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PMID: 18617097
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The push-out strength of XP BOND-Dual Cure/Calibra was significantly lower when Calibra resin cement was self-cured than when it was dual-cured (SC&SC: 6.04 +/- 2.65 MPa; SC&DC: 10.69 +/- 3.01 MPa; DC&DC: 10.72 +/- 3.63 MPa; p < 0.05). The curing modes did not affect the push-out strength of XP BOND...
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PMID: 18652271
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Fluoride varnish is developed to prolong the contact time between fluoride and tooth surface, so that the tooth becomes more resistant to caries attack. The active ingredient of fluoride varnish is usually 5% sodium fluoride, (22,600 ppm fluoride). Studies have found that fairly insoluble globules o...
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PMID: 19728633
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The data and protocol presented in this study would enhance the care and life quality of the NPC patients. Our study showed that a pre-radiotherapy dental care regimen should be conducted simultaneously with the patient's treatment plan to treat the disease. Fluoride tray fabrication is recommended...
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PMID: 17976937
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The outermost dentinal surface of carious lesions that had been arrested by topical fluoride application was harder than that of active carious lesions. At a distance of 225 microm or more from the lesion surface, the microhardness of both arrested and soft dentinal caries was similar....
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PMID: 18378377
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The dropout rate was 28%, and 41% exhibited a good compliance with the study protocol. No statistically significant differences in caries incidence could be found between the study groups (P > 0.05). Among a subgroup of children who demonstrated good compliance, the mean DeltaDMFSa value was signifi...
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PMID: 18341562
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The hypothesis is rejected. Based on the results, using topical fluoride agents with monocrystalline brackets might be contraindicated because of increased tie-wing fracture susceptibility....
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PMID: 18416629
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