Fluoride Methods of Caries Control in Private Clinical Practice
<p id="p1">Dental caries still occurs across all age groups but with less extensive lesions and a significant number of individuals who remain caries-free. Caries management should be personalized based on a caries risk assessment, where detailed information about an individual’s specific risk...
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| Formato: | Capítulo de libro |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/89772 |
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| Sumario: | <p id="p1">Dental caries still occurs across all age groups but with less extensive lesions and a significant number of individuals who remain caries-free. Caries management should be personalized based on a caries risk assessment, where detailed information about an individual’s specific risk factors can be used not only to determine the predisposition to developing future carious lesions but also to establish an effective plan to promote protective habits. Currently, fluoride is recognized as the primary active ingredient in oral hygiene products responsible for the significant decline in the prevalence of caries observed worldwide. Fluoride interferes with the dynamics of caries formation by promoting remineralization, reducing enamel demineralization, and inhibiting bacterial metabolism and acid production. There are three methods of fluoride application: community-based methods (fluoridated water, salt, and milk), professionally administered methods (fluoride gels, varnishes), and self-administered methods (toothpaste and mouth rinses). However, the windows of susceptibility to caries and fluorosis and the multiple sources of fluoride exposure are relevant factors when considering the use of fluoridated products. The recommendation of the best method of fluoride use, both at home and in the dental office, should be guided by a professional who is aware of the latest evidence on fluoride use and who is trained and able to evaluate the patient’s caries risk, in order to maximize benefits and minimize risks, thereby developing the best strategy for each individual patient.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-0-85014-333-1 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.115540 |