:sharpen(level=0):output(format=jpeg)/up/3/default/2024-10/Primary-and-Permanent-Dentition.jpg "Cochrane Review on Fluoride Varnishes Shows Significant Caries Prevention in Children and Adolescents")
Reading time: 5 minutes Authors: Marinho VCC, Worthington HV, Walsh T, Clarkson JE
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Create an accountThis review shows a marked caries inhibiting effect of fluoride varnish in both, permanent and primary teeth, with prevention from new caries incidences by 43 % and 37 %, respectively. This caries inhibiting effect is demonstrated irrespective of the initial level of caries risk and of exposition to other sources of fluoride supplementation.
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