A Targeted Program of Providing 400-ppm F or 1450-ppm F Toothpaste for Low Socioeconomic Families Was Not Associated with Increased Risk of Esthetically Objectionable Fluorosis

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

The Prevalence and Severity of Fluorosis in Children Who Received Toothpaste Containing either 440 or 1450 ppm F from the Age of 12 Months in Deprived and Less Deprived Communities

Tavener JA, Davies GM, et al.

Caries Res 2006;40(1):66-72

Level of Evidence

1b

Purpose/Question

This study compared fluorosis in the permanent upper central incisor of children from socially diverse backgrounds who had received either 400- or 1450-ppm F toothpaste from 12 months of age.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Randomized Controlled Trial