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fluoride varnish application
Fluoride varnish application delivers high-concentration fluoride directly to tooth surfaces to strengthen enamel and prevent dental caries.
Fluoride varnish application delivers high-concentration fluoride directly to tooth surfaces to strengthen enamel and prevent dental caries. Used for Dental caries prevention in children and adults, Enamel remineralization and sensitivity reduction, High-risk caries populations.
At a glance
| Generic name | fluoride varnish application |
|---|---|
| Also known as | fluoride varnish (Duraphat 5% Na F ,Ultradent Products, Utah, USA) |
| Sponsor | King Abdulaziz University |
| Drug class | Topical fluoride agent |
| Target | Tooth enamel (hydroxyapatite) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Dentistry / Preventive Oral Health |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Fluoride varnish is a topical dental product that adheres to tooth enamel and releases fluoride ions, which remineralize early enamel lesions and inhibit bacterial acid production. The varnish formulation allows prolonged contact between fluoride and tooth surfaces, enhancing fluoride uptake into enamel and providing caries-preventive benefits, particularly in high-risk populations.
Approved indications
- Dental caries prevention in children and adults
- Enamel remineralization and sensitivity reduction
- High-risk caries populations
Common side effects
- Mild tooth staining or discoloration
- Temporary fluorosis (with excessive ingestion)
- Mild gingival irritation
Key clinical trials
- "Comparison of the Effects of Resin Infiltrant, Fluoride Varnish, and the Combined Application of Resin Infiltrant and Fluoride Varnish on Primary Molars in the Treatment of Proximal Non-Cavitated Carious Lesions in Children." (NA)
- Preventing Early Childhood Caries With a Silver Diamine Fluoride Gel (PHASE2)
- Resin Infiltration vs Ionomer-Based Fluoride Varnish for the Prevention of Post-Eruptive Breakdown in Molars With Mild MIH (NA)
- Diode Laser Plus CPP-ACPF vs CPP-ACPF Alone for Dentin Hypersensitivity (NA)
- Traditional vs. Minimally Invasive Decay Treatments in Primary Molars: An 18-month Split-mouth Randomized Study (NA)
- Building Adaptive School-based Interventions for Caries (PHASE3)
- Povidone Iodine Efficacy Study (PHASE2)
- Silver Diamine Fluoride in Molar-Incisor Hypomineralisation (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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