BACKGROUND Different fluoride formulations may have different effects on caries prevention. It was the aim of this clinical study to assess the fluoride content, provided by NaF compared to amine fluoride, in saliva and plaque. METHODS Eight trained volunteers brushed their teeth in the morning for 3 minutes with either NaF or amine fluoride, and saliva and 3-day-plaque-regrowth was collected...

Purpose. The objective of this study was to assess the impact beverages and tooth brushing on microhardness different restorative materials. Materials-methods. Disk-shaped samples compomer (Dyract XP), glass ionomer cement (GIC) (Ionofil Molar AC), composite resin (Filtek Z250) were prepared. randomly allocated four groups conditioned in various (cheery juice, cola, chocolate milk, distilled wa...

Gingivitis or inflammation of the gingiva, is the commonest oral disease in children and adolescents. It is characterized by the presence of gingival inflammation without detectable bone loss or clinical attachment loss. The causes and risks are as varied in children as in adults and range from local to systemic causes. The most important local predisposing factor in children is poor oral hygie...

BACKGROUND The objective of this paper is to draw attention to the oral health needs of children in Nigeria, and promote the use of appropriate interventions for disease prevention in the population. It also evaluates the value of the ongoing twice-daily tooth brushing campaign, which focuses on promoting good periodontal health and its relevance for children in Nigeria. DISCUSSION The main o...

BACKGROUND Dental treatment needs are commonly unmet among adolescents. It is therefore important to clarify the determinants of poor utilization of dental services among adolescents. METHODS A total of 9,203 Chilean students aged 12-21 years provided information on dental visits, oral health related behavior, perceived oral health status, and socio-demographic determinants. School headmaster...