Author(s): Petersson L, Twetman S, Pakhomov G
Journal: Journal of Public Health Dentistry
Volume (number):
Month, Year: 1998
Major topic: Efficiency of Silane Fluoride Varnish
Minor topic(s:
Type of Article: Prospective Study
Main Purpose: To study the efficiency of Fluoride Varnish applied twice a year to preschool children
Overview of method of research: 5137 preschool children 4-5 years old where split into a fluoride varnish group and a control group. Both groups received basic preventative treatment including dietary counseling and brushing instructions. In addition the fluoride group received fluoride varnish applications 2x year for 2 years. Caries data was recorded at baseline and at one and two years.
Findings: After two years the mean caries incidence was low and there was no statistical significance between the two groups. The incidence of approximal lesions was significantly lower in the fluoride varnish group than in the control group. More caries reduction was seen in the children with the highest caries prevalence.
Key points/Summary : Children with a history of caries will benefit from fluoride varnish applied 2x a year to help reduce to incidence of approximal caries.
Assessment of article: Great article to highlight the benefit of varnish
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