| Title: |
PRELIMINARY REPORTS ON THE EFFECT ON DENTAL CARIES OF THE USE OF SODIUM FLUORIDE IN A PROPHYLACTIC CLEANING MIXTURE AND IN A MOUTHWASH. |
| Authors: |
BIBBY, B. G.; ZANDER, H. A.; MCKELLEGET, MARY; LABUNSKY, BERTHA |
| Source: |
Journal of Dental Research; Aug1946, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p207-211, 5p, 3 Charts |
| Subject Terms: |
SODIUM fluoride; DENTAL caries; CAVITY prevention; DENTAL caries research; DENTISTRY |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses a study on the effects of sodium fluoride on dental caries. The right side of children's mouths was washed with pumice and hydrogen peroxide. The left side was washed with the same solution, but with added fluoride. It was found that the solution which contained fluoride was 43% more effective in reducing dental caries than the other solution. |
| Database: |
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