TY - JOUR
T1 - The efficacy of fluoride on root caries progression may be dose-dependent
AU - Ritter, André V.
PY - 2013/12
Y1 - 2013/12
N2 - Article title and bibliographic information A randomized clinical trial of the anti-caries efficacy of 5000 compared to 1450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste on root caries lesions in elderly disabled nursing home residents. Ekstrand KR, Poulsen JE, Hede B, Twetman S, Qvist V, Ellwood RP. Caries Res 2013;47(5):391-98. Reviewer André V. Ritter, DDS, MS, MBA Purpose/Question Is 5000 ppm fluoridated toothpaste used twice daily more efficacious than 1450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste used twice daily for controlling root caries progression in elderly disabled nursing home residents? Source of funding This study was supported by a donation from Colgate Palmolive, manufacturer of the two toothpaste interventions Type of study/Design This was a randomized clinical trial done with a convenience sample, with elements of comparative effectiveness design Level of evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of recommendation grade Not applicable.
AB - Article title and bibliographic information A randomized clinical trial of the anti-caries efficacy of 5000 compared to 1450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste on root caries lesions in elderly disabled nursing home residents. Ekstrand KR, Poulsen JE, Hede B, Twetman S, Qvist V, Ellwood RP. Caries Res 2013;47(5):391-98. Reviewer André V. Ritter, DDS, MS, MBA Purpose/Question Is 5000 ppm fluoridated toothpaste used twice daily more efficacious than 1450 ppm fluoridated toothpaste used twice daily for controlling root caries progression in elderly disabled nursing home residents? Source of funding This study was supported by a donation from Colgate Palmolive, manufacturer of the two toothpaste interventions Type of study/Design This was a randomized clinical trial done with a convenience sample, with elements of comparative effectiveness design Level of evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of recommendation grade Not applicable.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jebdp.2013.10.014
DO - 10.1016/j.jebdp.2013.10.014
M3 - Comment/debate
C2 - 24237745
AN - SCOPUS:84887967794
SN - 1532-3382
VL - 13
SP - 177
EP - 179
JO - Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
JF - Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
IS - 4
ER -