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Comparison of dental prophylaxis and toothbrushing prior to topical APF applications
Author(s) -
Bijella Maria Francisca Thereza Borro,
Bijella Vitoriano Truvijo,
Lopes Eymar Sampaio,
Bastos José Roberto de Magalhäes
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
community dentistry and oral epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.061
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1600-0528
pISSN - 0301-5661
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0528.1985.tb01904.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , dental prophylaxis , dental plaque , dental procedure , intensive care medicine , oral hygiene , dental care
— This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of dental prophylaxis prior to the topical application of acidulated phosphate fluoride solution applied twice a year in schoolchildren. Experimental groups were: Group I ‐ control group, had no treatment. Group II ‐ twice yearly topical application of acidulated phosphate fluoride solution with prior professional prophylaxis with rubber cup and non fluoride paste. Group III ‐ twice yearly topical application of acidulated phosphate fluoride solution with prior toothbrushing with a non‐fluoridated prophy paste. After 18 months analysis of 160 children in each study group led to the following conclusions: 1. Acidulated phosphate fluoride topical applications are effective in the prevention of dental caries. 2. The omission of a professional prophylaxis prior to topical fluoride application does not affect signiflcantly the caries preventive effect.