The Use of Fluoride for Enamel Caries Management in Infants
The presence of one or more decayed surfaces (cavitated or non-cavitated), lost or restored (due to caries) in any primary tooth in a child under 6 years old is considered Early Childhood Caries (ECC). Therefore, as soon as an initial enamel caries lesion is detected in a primary tooth, adequate mea...
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| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2023
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/88455 |
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| Sumario: | The presence of one or more decayed surfaces (cavitated or non-cavitated), lost or restored (due to caries) in any primary tooth in a child under 6 years old is considered Early Childhood Caries (ECC). Therefore, as soon as an initial enamel caries lesion is detected in a primary tooth, adequate measures must be adopted to halt the progression of this lesion into a cavity. To achieve this objective, fluoridated products are the most common resource, being available worldwide. Considering the age group, the use of fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride varnishes are indicated as simple and effective preventive and therapeutic methods. This chapter will discuss the advantages of these methods based on contemporary scientific evidence, as well as their expected clinical results when properly indicated and used. |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-111-5 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.113204 |