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(Lecture 10)
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OTHER CARIES-PREVENTIVE FACTORS
Fluorides Topically applied fluoride Systemically administered fluoride Fluorides agents and compounds for topical use Delivery systems for topical self-application of fluoride Other oral hygiene aids Delivery systems for professional topical application of fluorides
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The most important effects of posteruptive (topical) use of fluoride are: the inhibition of demineralization and enhancement of remineralization. Fluoride exerts physiochemical effects in: the oral fluids, such as the interrod and intercrystalline fluid, pellicle fluid, plaque fluid, and saliva, bound in CaF2, FA, and FHA (fluorohydroxyapatite).
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Fluoride also: reduces acid formation in the dental plaque, may reduce plaque formation rate and plaque adhesion, and may change the ecology of the plaque microflora. Of these effects, the most important is the reduction of acid formation.
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The fall in plaque pH following sucrose exposure is reduced when plaque fluoride content has been enhanced by repeated topical treatment. Fluoride alone is inadequate to completely arrest caries process because its cariostatic effect is limited. If plaque pH falls below about 4.5 , the plaque fluid becomes undersaturated with respect to fluorapatite, and demineralization will occur, regardless of the presence of fluoride.
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Systemically administered fluoride The cariostatic effect of fluoride is almost 100% posteruptive (topical effect). Fluoride has been systemically administered in:
drinking water, salt, milk, tablets, lozenges, chewing gums, drops.
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Different concentrations of sodium fluoride have been used in these delivery systems. Fluoridated drinking water is the most cost-effective public health measure for prevention and control of caries and remineralization of early enamel caries. This is due to the fact that most people drink water several times a day with even those without regular dental care and regular use of fluoride toothpaste benefit from water fluoridation.
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Water fluoridation should therefore be recommended in all populations in which there is a relatively high caries prevalence, poor oral hygiene, and a lack of organized preventive programs or daily use of fluoride toothpaste. The recommended fluoride concentration in temperate climates, is 0.7 to 1.2 mg of F/L, but in warm to hot subtropical and tropical regions, only 0.5 to 0.7 mg of F/L is recommended, to prevent the development of esthetically unacceptable fluorosis.
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Results from early studies with fluoridated water showed about 50% caries reduction in the permanent dentition and 40% in the primary dentition, compared to control areas. Significant reductions in root caries were also seen (Murray et al 1991).
At that time, caries prevalence was high in the United States and in Europe, where the studies were run, and few topical agents such as toothpaste and mouthrinses were available.
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However, in regions with relatively high caries prevalence, limited dental resources, and no daily use of fluoride toothpaste, water fluoridation should still achieve about 50% caries reduction.
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However, only about 3% of the world population has access to fluoridated drinking water, mostly in the USA, where caries prevalence is low and almost 100% of the population use fluoride toothpaste and other topical fluoride agents daily.
The use of the other fluoride delivery systems in the world is marginal (salt, 0.6%; tablets, etc 0.3%).
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Some of the reasons that were postulated for the increase in the prevalence of fluorosis
widespread use of fluoride in both fluoridated and non-fluoridated communities. Foods and beverages may be processed in fluoridated communities but are shipped, sold, and consumed in non-fluoridated communities.
Hallo effect
Worldwide distribution
Endemic in 22 countries in Asia, India and China are worst affected Mexico in North and Argentina in Latin America East and North Africa are also endemic
Risk factors
The most important risk factor in determining fluorosis occurrence and severity is the total amount of fluoride consumed from all sources during the critical period of tooth development. Demographic risk factors: Age: fluorosis is related to the ingestion of F during critical period of tooth development. SES : fluoride intake from tooth paste and infant formula can vary by SES status
Known fluoride belts on land include: one that stretches from Syria through Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Sudan and Kenya, and another that stretches from Turkey through Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, India, northern Thailand and China. There are similar belts in the Americas and Japan. In these areas fluorosis has been reported.
Infant formula: B/C its own F content and especially because it is mixed with fluoridated water. Other factors that have been associated with susceptibility of populations to dental fluorosis are altitude, renal insufficiency, and possibly malnutrition.
Dietary supplements
Fluoride dietary supplements were first introduced in the late 40s and were intended as a substitute for fluoridated water for children in non-fluoridated areas. Supplements contain fluoride from 0.25 , 0.5 to 1.0 mg usually as sodium fluoride or calcium fluoride, acidulated phosphate fluoride or potassium fluoride. The original pills have been joined by chewable tablets and lozenges.
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Animals experiments shown that fluoride given once a day is more likely to cause fluoroses than the same ammount of fluoride given intermittently. In Europe, it is recommended that a dose of 0.5 mg F/day should be prescribed only to children living in areas
with water supplies containing less than 0.3 ppm F, who are considered to be high risk, after a diet analyses, starting only at age of 3 years.
THE FLUORIDE SUPPLEMENT HAS NO PLACE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
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American Dental Association. Fluoride and fluoridation. Available at: www.ada.org/public/topics/fluoride. Accessed June 20, 2007.
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The aim of using fluoride tablets is to achieve a supplementary posteruptive cariostatic effect similar to that provided by other topical fluoride agents, such as toothpaste. Therefore, slow release lozenges should be recommended because of the prolonged fluoride clearance time in the oral fluids. An optimal effect should be achieved if the lozenges are used as a "dessert" directly after meals, particularly in adults with reduced salivary secretion rates.
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For very caries-susceptible patients fluoride chewing gum should be the preferred systemic agent, to be used for 15 minutes directly after every meal.
It is recommended primarily for caries-susceptible adults with reduced salivary secretion rates and for cariessusceptible children and young adults, especially during the eruption of molars (5.5 to 7 years and 11.5 to 13 years).
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Toothpastes
The cariostatic effect of fluoride toothpastes was recognized more than 40 years ago.
More than 90% of toothpastes in the industrialized countries contain fluoride (WHO 1994).
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Fluoride toothpaste is by far the most frequently used topical fluoride agent, used by 450 million people (WHO 1994). Only 20 million people use mouthrinses or tablets, while 20 million receive professional applications of fluoride (WHO 1994).
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The main functions of toothpastes are to facilitate mechanical plaque removal by brushing and to serve as vehicles for active agents (fluorides, chemical plaque control agents, anticalculus agents, etc.).
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Fluoride
The use of fluoride dentifrices has reduced the incidence of caries by 9.7% 24.9%1 Sodium fluoride (NaF) and sodiummonofluorophosphat e (MFP) are the most common sources of fluoride in dentifrices These can be used alone or in combination
1. Twetman S, et al. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica 2003;61;6:347-355. 2. Volpe AR, et al. Am J Dent. 1993;6:S13-S42. 3. Sullivan RJ, et al. J Clin Dent. 1995;6:135-138.
1. Friberger P. Scand J Dent Res 1975:83;339-344. 2. White DJ, et al. Caries Res 1986;20:332-336. 3. ten Cate JM. Eur J Oral Sci 1997;105:461-465.
Not all fluoride toothpastes are the same Different fluoride source, pH and choice of formulation can affect fluoride uptake1,2 Fluoride needs to be deposited and slowly released to be effective following brushing3 The amount of fluoride released into saliva and adsorbed by enamel during the period after brushing is critical
Many different fluoride compounds are used in agents for self-care and professional application. The three main categories are: 1. Inorganic compounds, including NaF, stannous fluoride (SnF2), ammonium fluoride (NH4F) etc. The salts are readily soluble, providing free fluoride. 2. Monofluorophosphate-containing compounds, such as sodium monofluorophosphate (Na2FPO4): The fluoride is covalently bound in the FPO32- ion and apparently requires hydrolysis to free the F-. 3. Organic fluorides,such as amine fluoride, and silane fluorides.
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Ionic compounds
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For example, MFP requires activation by hydrolysis by salivary phosphatase to release active F
Fluoride concentration in formulation Formulation properties pH will drive different fluoride modes of action Ingredients such as divalent cations (eg, Ca2+) can reduce the amount of available fluoride Ingredients such as high levels of phosphates can reduce fluoride uptake
Sometimes two or more of the above compounds are combined in the same topical fluoride agent. The fluoride concentration in agents for self-care, such as toothpastes and mouthrinses, varies from 0.012% to 0.15% fluoride, while up to 1 % fluoride is used in gels.
The fluoride concentration in agents for professional application is usually much higher, ranging from about 0.7% to 6.0%, which, as discussed earlier, will promote precipitation of CaF2 reservoirs.
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Fluorides mouthwashes
Stannous Fluoride- antiplaque properties Sodium Fluoride The stannous ion, not the fluoride, which is responsible for antimicrobial effect. Mechanism of action: Tin from the stannous ion enters the cell, impairs the metabolism and effect the growth and adherence properties of bacteria. Week antiplaque activity .
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Sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate are by far the most common, followed by stannous fluoride and amine fluoride. Almost all the NaF, SnF2, and amine fluoride in toothpastes will be dissolved in the mouth during brushing, releasing optimal amounts of free Fions. On the other hand Na2 FPO3 initially releases fewer free F- ions, but also supplies FPO32- ions which within about 1 hour are broken by phosphate enzymes in the mouth, releasing F- ions.
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From 1955 to 1985 the standard fluoride concentration in toothpastes was about 1,000 ppm of fluoride (0.1% F=1 mg F/g toothpaste), supplied as 0.2% Na F, 0.76% Na2FPO3, SMFP and 0.4% SnF2.
The average caries reduction achieved in various 2- to 3-year clinical studies was about 25% to 30% (Johnson,1993; Volpe et al, 1993).
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The cariostatic elfects of fluoride toothpastes are also related to accessibility and fluoride clearance in the oral fluids. Accessibility may be improved by: 1. Frequent mechanical removal of dental plaque, particularly on the approximal surfaces of the posterior teeth. 2. Deliberate application of fluoride toothpaste to the posterior interdental spaces before approximal cleaning.
3. Thorough swishing with the remaining toothpaste slurry after cleaning, followed only by one brief rinse with water.
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The following measures may prolong fluoride clearance time from the oral fluids:
1. 2. 3. 4. Using as high a fluoride concentration as possible. Increasing the daily frequency of fluoride toothpaste. Using the toothpaste technique recommended above. Filling the posterior interdental spaces with fluoride toothpaste after cleaning at bedtime.
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Toothpastes containing fluoride as well as chemical plaque control agents should be recommended, particularly to caries-susceptible patients with high plaque formation rates (Plaque Formation Rate Index score 4 to 5, periodontitis, or gingivitis. )
Toothpastes containing SnF2 or amine fluoride also have documented antiplaque effects.
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Several brands of fluoridated toothpicks (TePe, Butler, Elmex, Jordan, etc) and dental tape and floss (Johnson & Johnson, OralB, Butler, Elmex,Jordan, etc) have been introduced
commercially.
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Mouthrinses
Weekly school-based mouthrinsing with 10-mL neutral 0.2% NaF solutions for 1 minute are still very cost effective for caries control in regions where water fluoride concentration is low, for populations with high prevalence of caries, poor oral hygiene and no daily use of fluoride toothpaste.
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Rinsing with 10 ml of fluoride solution (0.025% F) for 1 minute after every tooth cleaning procedure is an efficient supplement for caries control in caries-susceptible patients. Fluoride mouthrinses containing chemical plaque control agents (triclosan + copolymer+ sodium lauryl sulfate [Colgate Total], chlorhexidine, amine fluoride + SnF2 [Meridol], etc) should have a greater cariostatic effect than pure neutral NaF solutions.
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Artificial saliva
For patients with dry mouth (xerostomia), artificial saliva containing NaF is available to improve physical and subjective symptoms and reduce the risk of rampant caries in these extremely high-risk patients. However, in these patients, meticulous mechanical and chemical plaque control and combination of the most efficient fluoride agents are also essential. Fluoridated artificial spray is formulated either as a gel or as a spray; patient acceptance is generally higher for the spray, which is usually applied 20 to 30 times a day.
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Gels
The effect of fluoride gels is related to the concentration, time of application, accessibility, and other factors.
Most commercial fluoride gels for daily use by self-care contain about 0.5% fluoride in the form of neutral NaF, acidulated phosphate fluoride, SnF2 or amine fluoride plus NaF. The last two also have documented anti plaque effects.
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Gels
To improve the effect of the gels, the recommended application time is 4 minutes or more preferably applied in customized trays.
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The fluoride compounds most commonly used professionally are neutral NaF, acidulated phoshate fluoride,and SnF2 .
Amine fluoride and silane fluoride are also in some commercial products. For optimal accessibility, plaque must be removed by professional mechanical tooth cleaning before the fluoride agent is applied to the tooth surfaces at greatest risk.
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Professionally applied fluoride agents recommended for public health programs for.
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1. for areas with relatively homogenous high-risk prevalence, fluoride-deficient drinking water and lack of fluoride toothpaste, but personnel resources available for a school-based preventive program;
2. in special risk groups such as the mentally handicapped or elderly people with reduced salivary flow, exposed root surfaces and heavily restored dentitions; and in people with senile dementia.
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From a cost-effectiveness aspect professionally applied fluoride agents are also justified as a public health measure for specific groups of children, during eruption of the first and second molars (5 to 7 year olds and 11 to 13 year olds).
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Fluoride gels
Fluoride gels for professional use contain a similar assortment of fluoride compounds as gels for self-care (neutral NaF, acidulated phosphate fluoride, SnF2, amine fluoride plus NaF). For optimal accessibility, plaque must he removed by professionally by mechanical tooth cleaning, the gel syringed into the posterior interproximal spaces, followed by gel application in a customized tray for more than 4 minutes.
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Prophylaxis pastes
They are used mainly for professional mechanical tooth cleaning but also for finishing and polishing and may contain fluoride.
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Fluoride varnish
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It is recommended that the initial varnish application be repeated 3 times within 7-10 days in patients with caries risk, to heal gingivitis, thereby reducing the plaque formation rate, and to arrest enamel caries by sealing the outer micropore surface as soon as possible. Thereafter the varnish should be reapplied at needs related intervals, 2-4 times/year.
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Activity
Detail the techniques for fluoride gel application and fluoride varnish application and their indications.
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