OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of low power red laser associated with acidulated phosphate fluoride on the development of induced-dental caries in rats. DESIGN Dental caries were induced in molars of 40 rats divided into five groups: control group (CG), the teeth were not submitted to any treatment; laser group (LG), teeth were irradiated with a low power r...

Dental caries still continues to be a problem for majority of individuals and it can be a serious problem for medically compromised, developmentally disabled and elderly individuals. Water fluoridation, systemic and topical fluorides have been used for many years to supply supplemental fluoride to combat dental caries. The latest fluoride research is investigating the use of slow release device...

AIM The aim of the study was to correlate the pH and fluoride ion uptake with surface hardness of composite resin based restorative materials after topical fluoride application. METHODOLOGY Forty disks of each of test materials Composite (Filtek Z350XT, 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA), Resin modified glass ionomer (Vitremer) and Compomer (Dyract AP) were made and ten disks of each material were pl...

The spin state of [Fe(H2B(pz)2)2(bipy)] thin films is mediated by changes in the electric field at the interface of organic ferroelectric polyvinylidene fluoride with trifluoroethylene (PVDF-TrFE). Signatures of the molecular crossover transition are evident in changes in the unoccupied states and the related shift from diamagnetic to paramagnetic characteristics. This may point the way to the ...

INTRODUCTION Fluoride is natural element that strengthens teeth and prevents their decay. Experts believe that the best way to prevent cavities is the use of fluoride from multiple sources. Studies even show that in some cases, fluoride can stop already started damage of the teeth. In children younger than 6 years fluoride is incorporated into the enamel of permanent teeth, making the teeth mor...

The prevalence of caries among toddlers in Indonesia was about 81.5%. type that often occurs Early Childhood Caries (ECC). ECC a condition where there one or more tooth decay, the main cause consuming milk sugary drinks using bottle until fall asleep too which not balanced by oral hygiene maintenances. could be prevented treatment topical application fluor. One preventive agents for fluor Silve...

This report describes the benefits to dental health of exposure to fluorides and the toxicologic effects of fluorides based on the relevant scientific literature published through September 1988. In general, original reports were used for evaluation of results between 1980 and 1988, and review articles were used for results published prior to 1980. This report is confined to effects of inorgani...