Efficacy of fluorides for the prevention of dental caries: a narrative review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.57107/hyw.v3i1.57
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protective fluoride oral health dental caries demineralization remineralization fluorosis

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Marisel Valenzuela Ramos
Universidad Tecnológica de los Andes. Abancay. Perú
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1857-3937
Gustavo Canales Sermeño
Universidad San Luis Gonzaga. Ica. Perú
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7296-814X
Juan Alvarado Figueroa
Universidad San Luis Gonzaga. Ica. Perú
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7868-5124
Clemente Lara Huallcca
Universidad San Luis Gonzaga. Ica. Perú
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5544-6144
Ruth Chacaltana Limaco
Universidad San Luis Gonzaga. Ica. Perú
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3422-622X

Abstract

In dentistry, fluoride has reduced the prevalence of dental caries infection, both in children and adults. The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of fluorides for the prevention of dental caries, through its mechanism of action, routes of administration and adverse effects due to its indiscriminate application. A narrative review type study was carried out and PICO questions were developed for its development. The search was carried out in databases such as PubMed, Lilacs, and the Google Scholar search engine; RAYYAN web application was used. Fluoride is widely used in dentistry, within clinical practice there are sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, and acidulated phosphate fluoride. This mineral can be administered in two forms, systemic and topical; However, its indiscriminate use can cause dental fluorosis and poisoning. It is concluded that the application of fluoride, combined with policies that promote oral health, would reduce caries rates in the intervened populations. Furthermore, constant training of the dentist will increase success in the application of fluorides, avoiding adverse effects.

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Valenzuela Ramos, M., Canales Sermeño, G., Alvarado Figueroa, J., Lara Huallcca, C., & Chacaltana Limaco, R. (2023). Efficacy of fluorides for the prevention of dental caries: a narrative review. Revista De Investigación Hatun Yachay Wasi, 3(1), 57–67. https://doi.org/10.57107/hyw.v3i1.57
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