What are Effective Methods to Reduce the Incidence of Caries?
Publication/Presentation Date
9-2015
Abstract
What are effective methods to reduce the incidence of caries? Evidence-Based Answer: Toothpastes with fluoride concentrations of 1,000 to 2,800 parts per million (ppm) reduce the incidence of caries in children aged greater-than or equal to 16 years (SOR: A, metaanalysis of RCTs). Oral fluoride supplementation reduces the incidence of caries in permanent teeth for children aged 6 to 16 years. However, oral fluoride supplementation is not more effective than fluoride toothpastes or topical fluorides (SOR: B, meta-analysis of RCTs at risk for bias). Xylitol lozenges may reduce the incidence of new root surface caries in caries-active adults (SOR: C, secondary analysis in a single RCT).
Volume
18
Issue
9
First Page
7
Last Page
8
Published In/Presented At
Garnier, C., Careyva, B. (2015, September). What are Effective Methods to Reduce the Incidence of Caries? Evidence-Based Practice: A Peer-Reviewed Publication of the Family Physicians Inquires Network, 18(9), 7-8.
Disciplines
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences
Peer Reviewed for front end display
Peer-Reviewed
Department(s)
Department of Family Medicine, Department of Family Medicine Faculty, Department of Family Medicine Residents
Document Type
Article