Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Irene Shuping Zhao, Vicky Wenqing Xue, Iris Xiaoxue Yin, John Yun Niu, Edward Chin Man Lo, Chun Hung Chu
Summary: A 9.3-mu m CO2 laser can prevent enamel demineralisation and reduce the adhesion of cariogenic bacteria, while adding SDF enhances the preventive effect and antibacterial ability significantly.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Parand Sorkhdini, Yasmi O. Crystal, Qing Tang, Frank Lippert
Summary: The study showed that under pH-cycling conditions, SDF, SDF + KI, and KF were more effective in preventing demineralization compared to AgNO3 and deionized water. There was no significant difference between SDF, SDF + KI, and KF with twice daily fluoride treatments. However, KF was found to be more effective in preventing demineralization than SDF and SDF + KI in the absence of fluoride treatments.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Elisabeth Moren, Pia Skott, Kristina Edman, Nivetha Gavriilidou, Inger Wardh, Helena Domeij
Summary: With care dependency, untreated root caries lesions (RCLs) and irregular dental visits are common. RCLs, if left untreated, could lead to pain, tooth loss, difficulties eating, and impact on general health. Therefore, there is a need for prevention and effective treatment for RCLs, and especially in those with care dependency. A systematic review was conducted to investigate the effect of domiciliary professional oral care on RCLs development and progression. Five relevant studies were identified, with four being included in the review. The participation of dental personnel performing mechanical plaque removal and fluoride, or chlorhexidine application seems beneficial for care-dependent older adults with risk of RCLs development and progression. However, future studies are needed.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Antje Geiken, Louise Holtmann, Christian H. Splieth, Jonas Conrad, Christof E. Doerfer, Christian Graetz
Summary: The survey results showed that as children grew older, referral to dental examinations was increasingly implemented among pediatricians. Specific fluoride recommendations were generally accepted by pediatricians.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Faith Miaomiao Zheng, Iliana Gehui Yan, Duangporn Duangthip, Sherry Shiqian Gao, Edward Chin Man Lo, Chun Hung Chu
Summary: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an effective and safe treatment for early childhood caries, root caries, fissure caries, dentin hypersensitivity, hypomineralized teeth, dental erosion, and infected root canals. It has antimicrobial and remineralization-promoting properties, and is simple, painless, and cost-effective, making it widely accepted.
JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Federica Veneri, Marco Vinceti, Luigi Generali, Maria Edvige Giannone, Elena Mazzoleni, Linda S. Birnbaum, Ugo Consolo, Tommaso Filippini
Summary: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to explore the possible harmful effect of fluoride exposure on cognitive neurodevelopment in children. The majority of studies suggested an adverse effect, especially at low levels of exposure, but the role of confounding factors needs to be further investigated.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Adam Lubojanski, Dagmara Piesiak-Panczyszyn, Wojciech Zakrzewski, Wojciech Dobrzynski, Maria Szymonowicz, Zbigniew Rybak, Bartosz Mielan, Rafal J. J. Wiglusz, Adam Watras, Maciej Dobrzynski
Summary: The aim of this paper is to characterize the properties of fluoride and its effects on the human body, as well as the sources of its occurrence. The emphasis is placed on the safety of its use and optimal dosage intake to prevent accumulation and reduce potential side effects. Proper fluoride supply has a positive effect on the human body, and it is recommended to consult a specialist to select the dosage to avoid overdose.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lin-Lu Dai, May-Lei Mei, Chun-Hung Chu, Irene Shuping Zhao, Edward Chin-Man Lo
Summary: The study investigated the effect of strontium-doped bioactive glass on the formation of dental demineralized lesions. Results showed that the bioactive glass had a preventive effect on demineralized lesions in both enamel and dentine. Different groups were observed and analyzed for surface morphology and mineral loss values to evaluate the effectiveness of the bioactive glass.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Helena Silveira Schuch, Raquel Venancio Fernandes Dantas, Lenise Menezes Seerig, Ina S. Santos, Alicia Matijasevich, Aluisio J. D. Barros, Karen Glazer Peres, Marco Aurelio Peres, Flavio Fernando Demarco
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the relationship between source of drinking water and dental caries at age 5, and whether socioeconomic conditions were a confounding factor. The majority of children in the study consumed water from public supply, and a socioeconomic pattern was observed. Children who consumed bottled water had a lower risk of decayed teeth in crude analysis, but no associations were observed after adjusting for socioeconomic conditions.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Maria Grazia Cagetti, Fabio Cocco, Richard Johannes Wierichs, Thomas Gerhard Wolf, Claudia Salerno, Antonella Arghittu, Guglielmo Campus
Summary: This study compared the caries preventive efficacy of toothpastes containing fluoride biomimetic hydroxyapatite complex and sodium monofluorophosphate fluoridated toothpastes in Italian schoolchildren. The results showed that toothpastes containing biomimetic hydroxyapatite and fluoride were more effective in reducing caries incidence compared to traditional fluoridated toothpastes.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Manuela Da Silva Spinola, Livia Maria Andalo Tenuta
Summary: The study found that a calcium pretreatment enhances the reactivity of fluoride with enamel and dentine. Carious substrates had a greater reactivity with fluoride compared to sound substrates, confirming that increased porosity enhances the reactivity with fluoride.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Anna Turska-Szybka, Dariusz Gozdowski, Svante Twetman, Dorota Olczak-Kowalczyk
Summary: For caries-active preschool children, fluoride varnishes have shown an equal capacity in reducing the incidence of caries over a 12-month period when compared with a non-varnish control group.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Olivia Lili Zhang, John Yun Niu, Ollie Yiru Yu, May Lei Mei, Nicholas Stephen Jakubovics, Chun Hung Chu
Summary: The objective of this study was to review the design methods used for peptides in caries management. Two researchers systematically reviewed in vitro studies and assessed bias risk. The review identified 3592 publications, of which 62 were selected. Template-based design method and conjugation method were the most commonly used in developing peptides for caries management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Amanda Caramel-Juvino, Nathalia A. Zanini, Sabrina Gardiano Avelino, Yasmin Reis Fontes-Oliveira, Gleice Conceicao Mendonca Germano, Carlos de Paula Eduardo, Denise Maria Zezell
Summary: This study evaluated the preventive action of topical fluoride application combined with laser irradiation under different pH conditions. The results showed that the combination of laser and fluoride demonstrated superior acid resistance and reduced demineralization, even at pH levels below the critical threshold for fluorapatite.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Parach Sirivichayakul, Varangkanar Jirarattanasopha, Araya Phonghanyudh, Pitchaya Tunlayadechanont, Ploychompoo Khumsub, Duangporn Duangthip
Summary: This 18-month randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of two topical fluoride applications versus placebo control on preventing development of approximal caries in primary teeth. The study found no significant differences in preventing approximal caries development between the semiannual application of 5% NaF, 38% SDF, or placebo.