Impact of Fluoride on Dental Health Quality

Abstract

Introduction:Fluoride is natural element that strengthens teeth and prevents their decay. Experts believe that the best way to prevent cavities is the use of fluoride from multiple sources. Studies even show that in some cases, fluoride can stop already started damage of the teeth. In children younger than 6 years fluoride is incorporated into the enamel of permanent teeth, making the teeth more resistant to the action of bacterial and acids in food.Goal:The aim of this study is to determine the effects of improving the health status of teeth after six months treatment with the use of topical fluoridation 0.5% NaF, and the level and quality of the impact of treatment with chemical 0.5% NaF on the dental health of children at age from 8 to 15 years, in relation to gender and chronological age. This study included school children aged 8 to 15 years who visited health and dental services dependent in Mostar.Results:It is obvious that after the implementation of treatment with 5% NaF by the method of topical fluoridation, health status of subjects from the experimental group significantly improved, so that at the final review 89.71% or 61 subjects of the experimental group had healthy (cured teeth), tooth with dental caries only 5.88% or 4 respondents tooth with dental caries and filling 4.41% or 3 respondents, extracted baby tooth 14.71% or 10 respondents, while for 13.24% of respondents was identified state with still unerupted teeth. Our findings are indirectly confirmed that the six-month treatment of fluoridation with 5% NaF, contributed to statistically significant improvement in overall oral health of the experimental group compared to the control group which was not treated by any dental treatment.Conclusion:It can be concluded that there is a statistically significant difference in the evaluated parameters of oral health of children in the control group compared to the studied parameters of oral health the experimental group of children at the final dental examination.

The Effects of Fluoride in Drinking Water

“…It is well established that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and that fluoride prevents caries, tooth decay, tooth loss, and cavities (e.g., Twetman et al 2003;Neidell, Herzog, and Glied 2010;Medjedovic et al 2015;O'Mullane et al 2016). The use of fluoride in dental products is therefore viewed as an important mean to improve dental health.…”

Efficacy and Safety of Fluoride in Children: A Narrative Review

“…Fluoride is the simplest anion of fluorine. From the chemical perspective, fluoride is the most electronegative element because of its small atomic radius and high oxidizing potential, allowing it to bond to all other chemical components (2).…”

“…Many scientific papers have noted the efficacy of fluoride in improving oral health (2). All natural water sources contain fluoride in various concentrations.…”

The Effectiveness of Compomer and Gic Against Prevention in Enamel Demineralization

“…Experts believe that the best way to prevent cavities is use of fluoride from multiple sources. 4 Fluoride acts by inhibiting mineral loss at the crystal surfaces and by enhancing the rebuilding or remineralization of calcium and phosphate in a form more resistant to subsequent acid attack. Fluoride can be firmly bound when it is incorporated in the crystalline lattice of hydroxyapatite or loosely bound when it is adsorbed to apatite forming calcium fluoride deposits.…”