INTRODUCTION Fluorosis can manifest as dental fluorosis (seen mostly in secondary dentition), skeletal fluorosis, and systemic fluorosis. Groundwater with high fluoride concentrations, diet rich in fish and tea, indoor air-pollution, and use of fluoride toothpastes may contribute considerably to total exposure. OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of dental fluorosis and associated factors part...

Although 1000 ppm fluoride (F) toothpaste is recommended for all age groups, many parents still choose 500 ppm F or non-F toothpaste for their toddlers to avoid the possibility of an excessive intake of F. As the comparison of the efficacy of F toothpastes has rarely been studied in infants and toddlers, the present study aimed to compare the caries increment with the use of 1000 ppm F, 500 ppm...

Objective: The desire of individuals to have whiter teeth increases the interest in tooth whitening products. Our aim was vitro study effect hydrogen peroxide, blue covarine and active charcoal containing toothpastes on human teeth. Materials Methods: A total 40 extracted incisor were used study. To measure toothpastes, divided into four subgroups placed phantom jaw model. Then, daily brushing ...

Aim & Objectives: The aim and objective of the study was to estimate anticaries effect probiotic toothpaste by assessing Streptococcus mutans Lactobacillus levels recording indices before after intervention among 18-25 years old young adults. Materials Methods : A double blinded, randomized controlled trial carried out thirty healthy volunteers adults in city Madurai. subjects were randomly...

BACKGROUND Fluoride toothpastes have been widely used for over three decades and remain a benchmark intervention for the prevention of dental caries. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness and safety of fluoride toothpastes in the prevention of caries in children and to examine factors potentially modifying their effect. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trials...