The Use of Fluoride in Dentistry

This book presents fluoride as a key preventive and therapeutic agent in dentistry. It is a controversial issue, although very robust scientific evidence supports that the appropriate use of fluoride can help strengthen enamel and reduce the risk of dental caries with a minimal risk of dental fluoro...

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Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published IntechOpen 2025
SeriesDentistry
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Dentistry
Medical specialties, branches of medicine
Medicine and Nursing
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Summary:This book presents fluoride as a key preventive and therapeutic agent in dentistry. It is a controversial issue, although very robust scientific evidence supports that the appropriate use of fluoride can help strengthen enamel and reduce the risk of dental caries with a minimal risk of dental fluorosis. With its ability to promote remineralization and protect against cavities, fluoride plays a vital role in maintaining long-term oral health, reducing the prevalence of cavities in communities and reducing the burden of caries in an individual. It can be safely delivered through various methods, such as toothpaste, mouth rinses, professional varnishes, or water fluoridation, making it accessible and effective for populations worldwide.
ISBN:0850143357
9780850143331
0850143349
0850143330
9780850143348
9780850143355
ISSN:2631-6218
DOI:10.5772/intechopen.112846