Review article

Doses of Fluorides in the Prevention of Caries

Kata Rošin-Grget ; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Ileana Linčir ; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Fluorides are important means in the prevention o f caries. However,
as other medications, apart from the desired therapeutic effect, they
can cause certain undesired effects, such as dental fluorosis. The orderline between useful effects and the first toxic reaction is small, and
therefore the amount of fluorides taken into the organism must be accurately determined. By correct dosing and adequate measures of precaution it is possible to avoid such undesired effects and thus utilize
the verified effectiveness of fluorides in the prevention of caries.

Keywords

fluorides; dosing; prevention o f caries

Hrčak ID:

98636

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/98636

Publication date:

15.9.1996.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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