BACKGROUND Topical fluoride therapy (TFT) in the form of toothpastes, mouthrinses, varnishes and gels are effective caries preventive measures. However, there is uncertainty about the relative value of these interventions when used together. OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of two TFT modalities combined with one of them alone (mainly toothpaste) when used for the prevention of dental ...

42 CLINICAL CONTACT DERMATITIS Case An 81-year-old man presented with a recalcitrant case of cheilitis that had been ongoing for seven months (Figure 1). His dermatitis was extremely itchy and painful. It was predominantly right sided, but extended around his mouth and even on to his lip mucosa. The lower vermillion border was obscured by the eruption. His lips were fissured, intensely dry, and...

Background and Aim: Reducing the number of pathogenic microorganisms can contribute to reducing the incidence and epidemiology of periodontal diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effects of Ardox-X active oxygen-containing toothpaste on periodontal indices in patients with at least 1 to 2 implants. Materials and Methods: In this crossover randomized clinical trial, 30 subjects w...

Purpose: To provide a brief overview of the diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology and clinical management of dentin hypersensitivity, to discuss technical approaches to relieve sensitivity, with special emphasis on dentin tubule occlusion and the clinical evidence for efficacy of desensitizing toothpastes based upon this approach, and to summarize the science behind a new dentifrice technology, bas...