[What fluoride compound has the greatest effect in the fight against dental caries?]

Rev Belge Med Dent (1984). 1998;53(1):309-17.
[Article in French]

Abstract

There is a wide range of fluoride compounds that can be used in the prevention of caries. Mineral salts, monofluorophosphate or amino fluoride are most currently used and their efficacy is supported by scientific evidence. Next to the prevention of mineral dissolution, some fluoride compounds have more pronounced antimicrobial properties. Clinically, all fluoride compounds are equivalent if they are presented in a compatible formulation.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amines / chemistry
  • Amines / classification
  • Amines / therapeutic use
  • Bacteria / drug effects
  • Cariostatic Agents / chemistry
  • Cariostatic Agents / classification*
  • Cariostatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Dental Caries / microbiology
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control*
  • Fluorides / chemistry
  • Fluorides / classification*
  • Fluorides / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Phosphates / chemistry
  • Phosphates / classification
  • Phosphates / therapeutic use
  • Tooth Demineralization / prevention & control

Substances

  • Amines
  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Phosphates
  • fluorophosphate
  • Fluorides