Abstract
Although various modes of delivery for professionally applied fluoride exist, one form has emerged that combines caries prevention efficacy with safety and versatility. The American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs recommends fluoride varnish as the only professionally applied fluoride for moderate to high risk patients of all age groups. In addition to demonstrating effectiveness equivalent to fluoride gels, fluoride varnish provides improved safety and acceptability. Furthermore, fluoride varnish has shown promise in preventing dental caries in special groups, such as orthodontic patients and the elderly.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Aged
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Cariostatic Agents / administration & dosage
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Cariostatic Agents / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Dental Caries / microbiology
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Dental Caries / prevention & control
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Dental Enamel / drug effects
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Dental Plaque / metabolism
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Dentin Desensitizing Agents / administration & dosage
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Dentin Desensitizing Agents / therapeutic use
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Dentin Sensitivity / prevention & control
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Fluorides, Topical / administration & dosage
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Fluorides, Topical / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Risk Assessment
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Safety
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Sodium Fluoride / administration & dosage
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Sodium Fluoride / therapeutic use
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Time Factors
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Tooth Remineralization
Substances
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Cariostatic Agents
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Dentin Desensitizing Agents
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Fluorides, Topical
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Sodium Fluoride