The Effect of Topically Applied Fluorides on Dental Caries Experience: V. Report of Findings with Two, Four and Six Applications of Sodium Fluoride and of Lead Fluoride
- 1 January 1947
- journal article
- research article
- Published by JSTOR in Public Health Reports®
- Vol. 62 (41) , 1477-1483
- https://doi.org/10.2307/4586302
Abstract
The study was designed to determine the minimum number of applications of 2% Na F to achieve maximum reduction in dental caries and to determine the effect of 0.06% Pb fluoride. 4 applications of Na F soln. were necessary, these being preceded by dental prophylaxis. The reduction in caries was approx. 40%. The Pb fluoride soln. was not effective.Keywords
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