Does Exposure to Fluoridated Water During the Crown Completion and Maturation Phases of Permanent First Molars Decrease Pit and Fissure Caries?

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Effects of Water Fluoride Exposure at Crown Completion and Maturation of Caries of Permanent First Molars

Singh KA, Spencer AJ, Brennan DS.

Caries Res 2004;41:34-42

Level of Evidence

2

Purpose/Question

To evaluate the relative effects of exposure to fluoridated water during the pre-eruptive stages of the crown completion and maturation on caries prevention in the permanent first molars of 6- to 15-year-old Australian children.

Source of Funding

Government: Public Health Research and Development Grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council.

Type of Study/Design

Cross-Sectional Study