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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Caries Development in Fluoridated and Non-Fluoridated Deciduous and Permanent Enamel in Situ Examined by Microradiography and Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy

Heinz DuschnerJ. ArendsBjørn ØGaardT. SönjuJan L RubenA. B. Sønju Clasen

subject

0301 basic medicineIn situMaterials scienceMouthwashesDentistryDental CariesTopical fluorideFluorides03 medical and health scienceschemistry.chemical_compound0302 clinical medicinestomatognathic systemConfocal laser scanning microscopyHumansEnamel cariesTooth DeciduousDental EnamelMicroscopy ConfocalEnamel paintbusiness.industryInitial caries030206 dentistryGeneral MedicineMicroradiographyDentition Permanentstomatognathic diseases030104 developmental biologyDeciduouschemistryvisual_artDisease Progressionvisual_art.visual_art_mediumbusinessFluoride

description

The aim of the study was to compare initial caries development in fluoridated and non-fluoridated deciduous and permanent enamel in situ. Enamel slabs were mounted in removable appliances and worn for 4 wks. Significantly larger lesions developed in deciduous than in permanent enamel when no topical fluorides were used. Fluoride mouthrinsing partly prevented lesion development in deciduous and completely in permanent enamel. Initial enamel caries not detected by microradiography can be visualized by CLSM (confocal laser scanning microscopy).

https://doi.org/10.1177/08959374970110041001