Fluorides in Dentistry

Bys: Ramya, M. Sri and Rao, V. Veerabhadra

Regular use of fluorides has been a cornerstone of preventive dentistry for many years. Today, however, not all children or adults seem to be at risk for dental caries. Recent epidemiological studies have shown a major decline in dental caries prevalence and a sizable increase in children who are "caries-free". There are many reasons for this decline, but, without a doubt, the use of fluoride has played a major and predominant role. Although fluorides should remain one of the cornerstones for caries prevention, there is a need to determine the magnitude of their benefits under current conditions. In recent years, there has been a switch from using mass caries preventive methods designed for all children in a community or school system to techniques that target the specific needs of individual children. With the growing emphasis on prevention-based dentistry, topical fluoride treatment has led to early disease prevention. Primary prevention, with minimal effort and maximum results, can be instituted in pediatric dental practice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209147577
• ISBN13: 9786209147579
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"