A review of fluoride dentifrice related to dental fluorosis

J J Warren; S M Levy

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A review of fluoride dentifrice related to dental fluorosis

Journal article

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A review of fluoride dentifrice related to dental fluorosis

J J Warren and S M Levy

Pediatric dentistry, Vol.21(4), pp.265-271

07/1999

PMID: 10436482

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Abstract

Introduced to the commercial market 40 years ago, fluoride dentifrice now accounts for nearly all dentifrice purchased in the United States. During this same time, the prevalence and severity of dental caries has declined while dental fluorosis prevalence has increased. While the caries decline can be largely attributed to widespread fluoride dentifrice use, as well as many other sources of fluoride, several recent studies have attributed much of the increase in fluorosis prevalence to early use of fluoride dentifrice. This paper reviews these studies, as well as the efficacy of fluoride dentifrices with lower fluoride concentrations. Finally, recommendations regarding fluoride dentifrice to maintain caries prevention and reduce the risk of dental fluorosis are presented.

DMF Index

Dose-Response Relationship, Drug

Fluorides - adverse effects

Fluorosis, Dental - etiology

Fluoridation - adverse effects

Humans

Risk Factors

Adolescent

Dental Caries - prevention & control

Child

Dentifrices - adverse effects

Details

Title: Subtitle: A review of fluoride dentifrice related to dental fluorosis
Creators: J J Warren - Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, USA
S M Levy
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Pediatric dentistry, Vol.21(4), pp.265-271
PMID: 10436482
NLM abbreviation: Pediatr Dent
ISSN: 0164-1263
eISSN: 1942-5473
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; United States
Language: English
Date published: 07/1999
Academic Unit: Preventive and Community Dentistry; Epidemiology
Record Identifier: 9983917789002771

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