Improve Patient Outcomes With Fluoride Therapies
By Amber Garza, RDH, BSDH, Julianna Garza, RDH, BSDH, Faizan Kabani, PhD, MBA, MHA, RDH, FAADH, Kathleen B. Muzzin, RDH, MS and Kayla Reed, RDH, MS-EDHP
Dental caries is the most common and preventable worldwide health issue that can negatively affect quality of life.1 Fluoride-based therapies are often used to prevent or arrest lesions. Currently, 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) and 12% or 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) are employed in caries management; however, new fluoride-based therapies—including ammonium hexafluorosilicate (AHF) and nano silver fluoride (NSF)—are emerging as alternative treatment approaches. This article will review the characteristics, benefits, and limitations of various fluoride-based therapies designed to improve patient outcomes.
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