Safety considerations in topical fluoride therapy.

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dc.contributor.authorPeters R.
dc.contributor.authorDreyer A.G.
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T15:58:06Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T15:58:06Z
dc.date.issued1991
dc.description.abstractCases of fluorosis in teeth have been reported where fluorosis would not have been expected, i.e. in children residing in areas with optimum or sub-optimum fluoride in the drinking water and not receiving fluoride supplementation, as well as in cases of controlled fluoride supplementation in areas with low water fluoride content. Concern has been expressed world-wide about unacceptable and careless methods of topical fluoride application, both in the case of high concentration products and home application fluorides. Concern furthermore exists regarding the frequent lack of communication between dental professionals and the public regarding the potential dangers and correct utilisation of self-applied fluorides. This article reviews the most recent literature on the correct usage, precautions and dangers associated with the professional and home application of topical fluoride agents.
dc.description.versionReview
dc.identifier.citationThe Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa = Die Tydskrif van die Tandheelkundige Vereniging van Suid-Afrika
dc.identifier.citation46
dc.identifier.citation3
dc.identifier.issn118516
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/10772
dc.subjectfluoride
dc.subjectfluoride varnish
dc.subjecttoothpaste
dc.subjectchild
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjectmouth hygiene
dc.subjectpreschool child
dc.subjectreview
dc.subjecttooth disease
dc.subjectChild
dc.subjectChild, Preschool
dc.subjectFluorides
dc.subjectFluorides, Topical
dc.subjectFluorosis, Dental
dc.subjectHuman
dc.subjectMouthwashes
dc.subjectToothpaste
dc.titleSafety considerations in topical fluoride therapy.
dc.typeReview
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