fluoride in dentistry - usm

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Specific Objectives After this session the students will be able to:- 1. outline the historical background of fluoride in relation to dentistry 2. understand the metabolism of fluoride 3. explain the mechanism of actions of fluoride 4. discuss the methods of introducing fluoride to prevent dental caries
FLUORIDE • Fluorine: Freely available in nature, not in its elemental state — high reactivity. fluospar CaF 2 ; Fluorapatite Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 F 2 • Oxidation state of fluoride ion: –1 • Concentration varies: earth, fresh ground water, sea water • Dietary constituents: fish, tea • Non-dietary: toothpaste, mouth rinses,etc
Page 1: FLUORIDE IN DENTISTRY BY: Dr. Ab. R
Page 5 and 6: • 1901 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND - Dr
Page 7 and 8: METABOLISM OF FLUORIDE • Most of
Page 9 and 10: METABOLISM OF FLUORIDE • Absorpti
Page 11 and 12: TOXICITY OF FLUORIDE 1. Acute poiso
Page 13 and 14: TOXICITY OF FLUORIDE 2. Chronic poi
Page 15 and 16: FLUORIDE in TEETH • Fluoride: ide
Page 17 and 18: Fluoride Concentration in Teeth •
Page 19 and 20: Theories of Modes of Actions of Flu
Page 27 and 28: Schematic illustration fluoride act
Page 29 and 30: How Much Fluoride Is Actually Neede
Page 31 and 32: Caries Experience And Concentration
Page 33 and 34: FLUORIDATION Malaysian Scenario As
Page 35 and 36: Fluoridated Milk & Salt 1. Milk: re
Page 37 and 38: Evidences in Caries Reduction Metho
Page 39 and 40: Summary • When communal water sup
Page 41 and 42: Summary • Need to remember other

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