Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 30-31, March 2009

The Anticaries Effects of Low Fluoride Formulations of Toothpaste may be Different in Caries-Active and Caries-Inactive Children

Programme Director of Dental Caries Control Research/Hon Consultant in Dental Public Health, Dental Health Services Research Unit, The Mackenzie Building, Kirsty Semple Way, Dundee DD2 4BF, Scotland, UK

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Low-fluoride dentifrice and caries lesion control in children with different caries experience: a randomized clinical trial.

Lima TJ, Ribeiro CC, Tenuta LM, Cury JA.

Caries Res 2008;42(1):46-50.

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable.

Purpose/Question

How does caries status compare in caries-active and caries-inactive children aged 2 to 4 after using low-fluoride (500 μg F/g) or conventional fluoride (1100 μg F/g) toothpaste for 12 months in an area with low levels of fluoride in the water

Source of Funding

Not stated but toothpaste and brushes for the study provided by Colgate-Palmolive.

Type of Study/Design

Randomized controlled trial.

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00218-2

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.12.006

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 30-31, March 2009

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