7. History of fluorides
Fluoride metabolism
Fluoride concentration in enamel, dentin &
cementum
Mechanism of action of fluorides in caries
reduction
Topical vs systemic fluorides
Systemic fluorides
Water fluoridation
Salt fluoridation
Milk fluoridation
Sugar & flour fluoridation
Fluoride supplements
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8. Fluoride
Latin word ‘fluore’ to flow
Pale, yellow-green gas
Fluoride is a ubiquitous mineral.
Trace element & halogen
Atomic weight 19 & atomic number 9
Combined forms fluorspar(48.5%), fluorapatite & cryolite.
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9. Fluorine is an element of many mosts:
most reactive of all of the elements
the most powerful oxidizing agent
most electronegative.
compounds it forms--some of the most stable and inert substances known
to man
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10. Distributed widely in:
Fluoride in Air-
HF , carbon tetrafluoride (CF4), hexafluoroethane (C2F6) and
silicon tetrafluoride
Dust of f2 containing soils, gaseous industrial, coal smoke,
and volcanic emulsion.
Levels of air borne- Aluminum factories: 5micro grams/ m3
Fluoride in plants-
Roots form soil and Leaves form air
Camellia sinensis –acidic soils,
Indian Tea leaves – 70 to 375 ppm
Vegetables- factories- 10ppm
Fruits and vegetables- 0.2 to 0.5 microgram/gram wet wt.
grown near aluminums
In India, the natural level of fluoride in ground water varies
from very low levels to over 4 ppm.
The fluoride level of the oceans ranges from 1.2 to 1.4 ppm.
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11. Fluoride in animal products-
Mutton and pork -0.3ppm
Higher in Chicken- contamination bone and cartilage fragments
Fish products- up to 20ppm
Dried sea foods also fluoride rich 84.5ppm (South East Asia)
Fluoride in beverages-
Ranges from 0.05 to 1.05 ppm
Fluoride content in alcoholic beverages generally reflects that of water used.
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12. Total daily intake of fluoride
Fluoride from Air
Minimal
Fluoride from Water
Most important single source of fluoride
Dependent on fluoride concentration and amount
Fluctuation –climatic and geographical areas
Fluoride from food
0.3 to 0.6 mg/day
Fluoride intake 6months of life- bottle/breast fed
Breast fed infant receives 0.003 to 0.004mg/day- formula fed infants (1.2ppm) fluoride intake
increased 50 times
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13. Excessive consumption of tea and sea foods- increased flr
National Research Council 1980 – safe and adequate
1.5 to 4.0 mg/day in adults
0.05 to 0.07 mg/day in children for optimal dental health
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Total daily intake of fluoride
14. Fluoride metabolism
Any increase of fluoride in the cell can cause interference with cellular function.
In the neutral pH environment of the cytoplasm, HF dissociates into protons and
fluoride ions.
HF being neutral can readily penetrate gut epithelial cell walls and enter the cell
cytoplasm.
Because of high dissociation constant (Ka) of −3.189, 99.9% fluoride ions will be
protonated by HCl in the stomach to produce HF.
It then enters the GI system where it is absorbed and metabolized.
Fluoride from systemic administration (supplements, milk, water, and salt) enters the
oral cavity where it provides topical benefits before it is swallowed.
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15. 90% of the absorbed fluoride serum where it is quickly distributed and diluted
(clearance depends on pH balance) (Whitford 1990)
Serum fluoride levels seldom exceed 0.06 ppm but are more typically in the 0.01-
ppm range (Sowers et al. 2005)
Fluoride concentration of saliva, sweat and breast milk is less than the serum
these biological fluids would not be efficient for eliminating fluoride (besides, nearly
all of the saliva is re-ingested).
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16. As the serum circulates,
about 50% is sequestered
into the mineral phases of
developing teeth and
bones (1000 ppm)
A small amount of
fluoride is excreted
in feces (Whitford
1990).
Remaining fluoride
is freely filtered in
the kidneys(5ppm),
stored in the bladder,
and excreted.
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17. Fate of 1 mg of fluoride ingested
17
Breast milk
18. Fluoride metabolism & Bioavailability
Therapeutic action and safety of fluoride – kinetic process
Mechanism and site of absorption:-
Water soluble fluorides- NaF, HF, H2SiF6, Na2PO3F and StF
Less soluble fluorides- CaF2 , Ca10(PO4)6F2
Passive in nature
Rapid absorption stomach- nonionic diffusion of HF
PH of gastric fluid-free F in the form of HF
With milk, F bioavailability decreased..
Formation of low soluble calcium fluoride
Binding to casein and colloidal calcium phosphate
Clotting of milk (acidity)-physical barrier over mucosal surfaces
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19. Fluoride metabolism & Bioavailability…
Absorption from solid foods is less compare to liquid
80% of ingested is absorbed
From fluoride preparation and dental materials:-
Dentifrices- less
Alginate (4450 to 24,240 ppm)- systemic absorption peak in 30 min
Single impression Zelgan- 119ng/ml in plasma level
Double impression -200ng/ml
150 ng/ml from 3mg F in aqueous solution
Fluoridated anesthesia- halothane, methoxyfluorane, Enflurane -630ng/ml
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20. Physiologic Distribution of fluoride
Fluoride in Blood:-
Blood plasma is most reliable indicator
¾ in plasma and ¼ in RBC
Fluoride exists in both forms
-bounded from
-ionic form- varies concentration F in drinking water
Increase in plasma F with age and in presence of renal failure
Drinking water 0.25 or 1.25 ppm –plasma level 0.01 or 0.025ppm
Increased reactive sites and voids in old bone is more saturated and filled with F than young bone
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21. Effects on Hematopoietic cells
Effects vary depending upon fluoride dose, duration of exposure, and species, and include anemia and
leukopenia (Mehdi et al., 1978; Eren et al., 2005).
Bone marrow cells CFU (pluripotent characteristics) multiple hematopoietic lineages (e.g., granulocytic,
monocytic, and erythroid) or one hematopoietic lineage.
Potential shift in differentiation of BM progenitor cells away from monocytic lineage may affect osteoclast
formation.
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22. Fluoride in soft tissue:-
Tissue/ plasma ratio = 0.4 to 1
Ectopic calcification loci- F accumulation in Aorta, tendon, cartilage and placenta
22Physiologic Distribution of fluoride
23. Effects on kidney
Fluoride is normally cleared from the blood by deposition in bone,
excretion in urine- unable to find toxic effect on kidney endemic
fluorosis.
Patients with chronic renal failure- dialysed with fluoridated have
additional load of fluoride
So fluoride free water is used for kidney dialysis
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24. Fluoride in hard tissue
Bone:-
Total amount-2.6mg
Most of F in the body retained in the skeleton-vary according to the
renal clearance
F enter in mineralized tissue-replacing 0H-, C03
2- and HC03
-
Remodeling bones deposit more fluoride than older people
Fluoride deposition is a reversible process
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25. Actions on Bone
Physicochemical interaction of fluoride with the bone mineral matrix (Grynpas, 1990;
Grynpas and Rey, 1992; Pak et al., 1995; Chachra et al., 1999).
Carbonated
hydroxylapatite
carbonated
fluorapatite
Reduction in
mechanical
strength
properties
Alters bone
crystal
structure
Delays
mineralization
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26. Teeth:-
Deposition occurs in successive stages.
Initial deposition – organic and mineral phases are laid down
Pre-eruptive maturation phase-before eruption
Post eruptive maturation and aging period
Dentine contains 4 times more than enamel
Fluoride concentration not uniform
Fluoride concentration –initial stages is higher than on completion
( mineralization process- release of F to the bathing fluid)
Primary teeth less fluoride concentration than permanent teeth
Fluoride in hard tissue…
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27. Actions on Ameloblasts
Ameloblasts in the
maturational phase
chronic fluoride
exposure (DenBesten
and Thariani, 1992)
Transitional and early-
secretory ameloblasts
acute fluoride toxicity
(Lyaruu et al., 2006).
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28. Fluoride in hard tissue…
Fluoride concentration in the outer enamel (2micrometer)-
1700ppm-non fluoridated areas (0.1ppm)
2200 to 3200ppm- optimally fluoridated areas (1ppm)
4800ppm- 5 to 7ppm
Depth 5 micrometer-
Permanentteeth Primaryteeth
Non-fluoridated
areas
Fluoridated areas
1100ppm
2200ppm
670ppm
950ppm
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29. Fluoride in hard tissue…
F concentration in newly erupted teeth- higher in in incisal
than cervical margin
Diffusion of F in enamel NaF and
monoflurophosphate(100pmm)-
10-9cm2/sec
Speed at which F penetrates in enamel-
38 micrometer/ hour (186micrometer/ day)
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30. Fluoride in hard tissue…
Concentration in dentin:-
more than enamel-apatite crystals are smaller
-surface area and capacity to take is much larger
In permanent teeth:
Highest near the pulpal surface
low in secondary dentin
In primary teeth
complicated –physiologic resorption occurs towards pulpal side
greatest rise and fall – Pulpal surface of multirooted teeth
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31. Fluoride in hard tissue…
Fluoride concentration in Cementum:-
Higher than any skeleton or dental tissue
Tissue is very thin
Near the tissue surface- accessible to fluoride present in blood
Increases with age
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32. Excretion of fluoride
3 main avenues are urine, feces and perspiration
Via kidneys:-
40 t0 50% of single dose excreted in urine during 24 hours
Factors influencing are
Previous exposure to fluoride
Age
Urinary flow
Urine PH
Kidney status
Glomerular filtration –tubular reabsorption in the form of HF-
greater the acidic urine
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33. Excretion of fluoride…
PH- < 5.6: Excreted fraction of filtered fluoride <5%
Reabsorbtion-95%
Above 5.6: increased fraction of F excretion
In acute poisoning: increased PH urine alkalizing agents
enhance the elimination of F
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34. Via the Gut:-
Undissolved and not absorbed excreted unchanged in feces
10% of total fluoride intake is excreted in feces
Via sweat:-
Varying proportions of absorbed fluoride may lost from the
body in perspiration
Under normal conditions of F intake-concentration of Fin sweating range of 0.07 to
0.5ppm
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Excretion of fluoride…
35. Via saliva:-
Less than 1% of absorbed from saliva was recovered from saliva
0.01 to 0.05ppm
Via breast milk:-
0.01 to 0.05ppm
Selective in taking up fluoride- no evidence of transfer of F from plasma to
milk
Cow’s milk higher F content than human milk
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Excretion of fluoride…
36. Placental transfer of fluoride
Fluoride in primary teeth and bones: placental transfer
Placenta does not selectively inhibit fluoride transfer
Higher the fluoride ingestion: partial barrier may exist
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37. Mechanism of action of fluoride in caries reduction.
Increased enamel resistance (or) reduction in enamel solubility
Increased rate of post eruptive maturation
Remineralization of incipient lesions
Interference with plaque microorganisms
Modification in tooth morphology
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38. How does fluoride help prevent dental decay?
Systemic fluorides are those ingested into the body.
During tooth formation, ingested fluorides become incorporated into tooth
structures.
Fluorides ingested regularly during the time when teeth are developing
(preeruptively) are deposited throughout the entire tooth surface and provide
longer-lasting protection than those applied topically.
Systemic fluorides can also give topical protection because ingested fluoride is
present in saliva, which continually bathes the teeth providing a reservoir of
fluoride that can be incorporated into the tooth surface to prevent decay.
Fluoride also becomes incorporated into dental plaque and facilitates further
remineralization.
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40. Mechanism of action of fluorides in
caries reduction
Increase in enamel resistance or decrease in solubility
Increased rate of posteruptive maturation
Remineralisation of incipient lesions
Inhibition of demineralisation
Interference with plaque microorganisms
Modification of tooth morphology
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44. New recommended schedule for fluoride
supplements
44
Guideline on Fluoride Therapy, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY REFERENCE MANUAL V 37 / NO 6 15 / 16
48. Levy (2003) stated: There continues to be controversy concerning the use
of dietary fluoride supplements, and now they are not generally
recommended.
ADA convention in 2010 latest recommendations.
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49. Fluoride delivery methods 49
Systemic Topical
Dietary fluoride supplements
Water fluoridation
School water fluoridation
Milk fluoridation
Salt fluorudation
Sugar fluoridation
Professionally applied Self applied
Solutions
Gels
varnishes
Dentrifices
Rinses
Gels
Toothpicks
Floss
Chewing gums
50. Topical vs systemic fluorides
Original belief
Fluoride that is swallowed topical effect on erupted teeth (before swallowed, as
well as a topical effect due to increasing salivary and gingival crevicular fluoride
levels).
Elevated plasma fluoride levels outer surface of fully mineralized, but
unerupted teeth topically.
Topical fluoride that is swallowed systemic effect.
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51. Systemic fluorides
Low concentration of fluoride to teeth for a long period
Circulates through blood stream and is incorporated into the developing
teeth. After teeth erupt fluoride contacts teeth directly through salivary
secretions.
Common form of systemic fluorides is fluoridation.
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52. Sources of fluoride
Ground water
Plants
Tea 97 ppm
Some fishes
Potatoes 6.4 ppm
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53. What is water fluoridation..????
Water fluoridation is the adjustment of the natural fluoride concentration
of fluoride-deficient water to the level recommended for optimal dental
health.
Based on extensive research, the United States Public Health Service
(USPHS) established the optimum concentration for fluoride in the water
in the United States in the range of 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million.
This range effectively reduces dental decay while minimizing the
occurrence of dental fluorosis.
The optimum level is dependent on the annual average of the maximum
daily air temperature in the geographic area.
One milligram per liter (mg/L) of fluoride in water is identical to one part
per million (ppm).
At 1 ppm, one part of fluoride is diluted in a million parts of water.
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55. HISTORY OF WATER
FLUORIDATION.
The first water
fluoridation
programme was
started in the year
1945 in the four
cities in USA.
GRANDS
RAPIDS-
MUSKEG
ON
STUDY
NEWBURG
H-
KINGSTON
STUDY
EVANSTO
N-
OAK
PARK
STUDY
BRANTFOR
D-SARNIA-
STARTFOR
D STUDY
TIEL – CULEMBORG STUDY
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56. GRAND RAPIDS- MUSKEGON STUDY
On January 25 th ,1945 ,sodium fluoride was added to GRAND RAPIDS water
supply. Muskegon town was kept as a control.
After 6 ½ years in July ,1951 the caries experience of 6 and 15 years old
children residents of Grand Rapids was half that of Muskegon . ( reported by -
Arnold et al,1953).
So impressive was the efficacy of fluoridation that the city officials of
Muskegon also decided to fluoridate their own water supply also.
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57. NEWBURGH –KINGSTON STUDY
On may 2nd 1945 , sodium fluoride was added to drinking water of
Newburgh on the Hudson river .
Kingston town was kept as a control.
After 10 years of fluoridation Et Al (1956) reported that the DMF
rate had fallen from 23.5 % to 13.9 %, confirming the caries
inhibitory property of 1 ppm fluoride in drinking water.
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58. THE BRANTFORD- SARNIA-STARTFORD
FLUORIDATION CARIES STUDY
In Canada, a project was undertaken in Brantford, Ontario, where
fluoride was added to water supply in June 1945.
The community of Sarnia was established as the control town.
In addition ,the community of Stratford, where fluoride was
naturally present in drinking water at level of 1.3 ppm was used as
an auxiliary control.
After 17 years of fluoridation in Brantford, caries experience was
similar to that occurring in the natural fluoride area of Stratford and
was 55 % lower than in the control town of Sarnia ( REPORTED
BY – BROWN AND POPLOVE,1965)
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59. TIEL – CULEMBORG STUDY
In March 1953 the drinking water in Tiel was
fluoridated to a level of 1.1 ppm.
Culemborg with water fluoride level of 0.1 ppm was
the control.
After 13 years of fluoridation, the number of
anatomical sites of teeth affected by dental caries was
58 % lower in Tiel than in Culemborg.
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60. Recommendations by AAPD
1. There is confirmation from evidence-based reviews that fluoride
use for the prevention and control of caries is both safe and highly
effective in reducing dental caries prevalence.
2. There is evidence from randomized clinical trials and evidence-
based reviews that fluoride dietary supple- ments are effective in
reducing dental caries and should be considered for children at
caries risk who drink fluoride-deficient (less than 0.6 ppm) water.
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61. Sample collection for fluoride estimation
Fluoride electrode coupled with standard pH meter
Scot-Sanchis method
Compounds used for water fluoridation
Fluorspar
Sodium fluoride
Sodium silicofluoride
Aluminium silicofluoride
Hydrofluorosilicic acid
Equipment for water fluoridation
Saturator system
Dryfeeder system
Solution feeder system
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62. MATERIALS USED IN WATER
FLUORIDATION
Three types of fluoride equipments
1. Dry feeder
2. Solution feeder
3. Saturation methods
Dry compound such as ammonium silico fluoride, fluorspar, sodium silico
fluoride.
Solution of hydrofluoro sillicic acid.
Fluoride is added to water , after it is purified and before it is ready for consumption,
with the help of fluoride equipment.
Constant monitoring is required once the water is fluoridated to maintain the constant
level of fluoride i.e., 0.8 to 1.2 ppm.
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64. Principle:
4% saturated solution of NaF is produced and injected at the desired
concentration at the water distribution source with the aid of a pump
High hard water level used
Suitable for small towns
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65. Principle:
NaF in the form of powder is introduced into a dissolving basin with the aid of an
automatic mechanism to ensure maintanence of the correct supply of F according
to the amount of water to be delivered
Handling of F, obstruction of pipes
Medium sized town
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66. Principle:
Volumetric pump permitting the addition of a given quantity of hydrofluorosilicic
acid in proportion to the amount of water treated
Construction using polyvinyl chloride
medium sized and large town
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67. Maintenance and control
Control at water treatment plants
Control of the quality of analysis
Control of the quality of water in network
Control of the quality of the F used
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68. SYSTEM PROCEDURE FACTORS
LIMITING USAGE
RECOMMENDATION
SATURATOR
SYSTEM
4 % saturated
solution of NaF is
produced and
injected at the
desired
concentration in the
water distribution
source with aid of a
pump.
Need to clean gravel
bed used for
filtration.
Suitable for medium
sized towns requiring
less than 3.8 million
lit/day
DRY FEEDER NaF or silicofluoride
in the form of
powder is
introduced into a
dissolving basin.
Care in handling
fluoride, obstruction
of pipes and
compacting of
fluoride while
storage.
Suitable for medium
sized towns requiring
3.8 million lit/day to
19 million lit/day.
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69. SOLUTION
FEEDER
Volumetric pump
permitting the
addition of a given
quantity of
hydrofluosilicic
acid in proportion
to the amount of
water treat
the equipment
must be resistant
to attack by
hydrofluosilicic
acid, necessitating
construction in
polyvinyl chlorides
or another plastic.
Suitable for
medium sized and
large towns with a
capacity of more
than 7.6 million
lit/day
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70. School water fluoridation
First began in 1954 in Virgin island in US
School with its own source of water & not connected to a community water supply
system (i.e., stand-alone systems).
Fluoride concentration 4.5 times the optimal concentration for a community in
the same geographic area
Currently recommended level: 4.5-6.3 ppm
In the early 1980s, a total of 13 states had initiated school water fluoridation in
470 schools serving 170,000 children .
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71. Recent studies this effect might no longer be as pronounced
Operating and maintaining small fluoridation systems (i.e., those serving <500 persons)
practical & logistical difficulties higher than recommended fluoride
concentrations in the school drinking water, but no lasting effects among children have
been observed.
In schools that enroll preschoolers in day care programs, children aged <6 years >
adequate fluoride.
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72. SCHOOL WATER FLUORIDATION
School water fluoridation is one of the possible areas to be explored. This
programme helps in limiting caries in school children who are the prime concern.
It is the suitable alternative where water fluoridation is not feasible.
The amount of fluoride added In school drinking water should be greater than
normal because children have to stay in the school for a short period of time and to
compensate for holidays and vacations.
HISTORY
This procedure was first started in 1954 in St. Thomas V.S Virgin islands by US
public health service division. .
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73. The current recommended regimen for school water fluoridation is adding
4.5 times more fluoride .
There has been around 25 to 40 % decrease in dental caries with this
program.
Simple fluoridators particularly that employ the venturi system are most
suitable ,because they require almost no maintenance and can be utilized
effectively in small instalments of small or medium sized schools.
ADVANTAGES
good results in reducing caries.
Minimal equipment .
Not expensive.
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74. DISADVANTAGES
Children do not receive the benefit until they go to school.
Not all children go to the school go the school in poor countries and towns
and villages.
Amount of amount water drunk can’t be regulated.
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76. The declining benefit of water
fluoridation
The magnitude of the benefit of fluoridated water declined in the 1970s
and 1980s (Ripa 1993) worldwide trend of declining dental decay
rates, even in non-fluoridated areas (Diesendorf 1986; Brathall et al.
1996; de Liefde 1998) making it difficult to measure the efficacy of
water fluoridation.
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77. Factors responsible for the worldwide decline in dental caries
General, widespread use of fluoridated toothpaste
(Brathall et al. 1996)
improved diets
changes in oral flora
improved dental materials and therapies
improved dental hygiene
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78. Does water fluoridation simply delay dental
decay?
Diesendorf (1986) delay in caries increment in fluoridated areas.
Prior to the introduction of fluorides for caries prevention, the mean age of tooth
eruption rates were constant (Limeback 1999)
Since the introduction of fluorides, delay in tooth eruption 0.7 years (Virtanen et
al. 1994) & 2 years (Campagna et al. 1995).
Fluoride incorporation in the primary dentition and in the alveolar bone
generalized delay in tooth eruption.
Delay of tooth eruption of 1.0 or 1.5 years 20% or 33.3% apparent difference in
dental decay rates resp.
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79. Will decay rates rise if fluoridation is
halted?
Kobayashi et al. 1992; Seppä et al. 1998; Künzel and Fischer 2000: failed to find a lasting
difference in dental decay rates when fluoridation is halted
Halo effect
Decline of caries in non-fluoridated communities (Ripa 1993; Lewis and Banting 1994).
The benefits of water fluoridation, which are less and less clinically significant these days,
have to be weighed against the side effects. (Excess fluoride from all sources)
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80. FEASIBILILITY IN INDIA
Based on the current knowledge of increasing prevalence of dental
caries, developing economy of our country, dentist population ratio
of 1:80,000 and lack of preventive awareness of oral diseases ,
communal water fluoridation appears to be the most effective,
practical and economical public health measure for prevention of
dental caries as this method extends its benefits to all the residents of
the community without necessitating any conscious effort on the part
of the residents.
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81. But the only short coming is that it can be implemented only in the areas
which have central pipe water supply system.
Currently, most of the cities and towns in India covering 30% of the
population have piped water supply.
An effort should be made with the concerned authorities to institute water
fluoridation at least in these areas ( hope I.D.A.takes it up).
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82. Salt fluoridation
Salt fluoridation programs Bolivia, Equador, Columbia, Peru, Jamaica, Costa
Rica, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, Switzerland, Germany, and France ;
Switzerland started the practice in 1955 (Marthaler 2005)
Salt is usually fluoridated at 250 ppm (250 mg F/kg salt, or 0.25 mg/gm salt).
Table salt in the kitchen 1 to 4 g of the daily salt intake 1 mg of fluoride a
day at a salt intake of 4 grams a day.
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83. Stephen et al. 1999: 350 mg fluoride/kg salt did not produce dental fluorosis but
failed to show significant reduction in caries after 11.5 years
On a theoretical basis (Hedman et al. 2006), ingestion of meals prepared with
fluoridated salt
Increases salivary fluoride levels
Protection against caries
Disadvantages fluoridated salt consumption is lowest in early years of life and
high salt intake can lead to hypertension.
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84. FEASIBILITY IN INDIA
Salt fluoridation appears to be a viable and feasible method of
fluoride ingestion systemically because its distribution can be
easily monitored as the supply can be effectively controlled
especially for those areas which do not need supplemental
fluorides i.e., endemic fluoride belts.
Moreover ,individual monitoring is not required as the levels
are so adjusted so as to provide optimum levels of fluoride
keeping in view the fact that on an average an individual
consumes 5-8 gms of salt per day.
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85. Also salt is freely available and is used on a large scale all over the
country by majority of the population of various ethnic and regional
groups.
Regarding the acceptability of the population it shall be readily accepted as
the addition of fluoride to salt does not alter its colour as in case of salt
iodization.
85
86. LIMITATIONS
There may be large variations in salt intake in different groups of
people .fluoridated salt consumption is lowest when the need for
fluorides is greatest – in early years of life.
Increasing consumption of processed foods .if the processors do not
use fluoridated salt.
Difficulties arise when there are multiple drinking water sources
which have a naturally optimal or excessive fluoride concentration.
86
87. 4. It requires refined salt produced with modern technology and a high level of
technical expertise.
5. The current view data high salt intake may contribute to hypertension.
87
88. Milk fluoridation
First advocated by Ziegler in 1956.
Cochrane collaboration review by Yeung et al. 2005 only two intervention studies
showed a reduction in dental decay when milk was fortified with fluoride and fed to
children on a daily basis.
Maslak et al. (2004) 2.5 ppm fluoride & Stephen (1984) 6 ppm. (in 5 years,
31.2% reduction in DMFT) The children generally consumed one typical serving (200
mL) of the beverage (test and control milk).
88
89. A high concentration of fluoride is needed for two reasons: (1)
the children did not drink the beverage throughout the day and
(2) calcium in the milk complexes with fluoride, which would
reduce its availability for topical benefits.
5-15 ppm of fluoride in the milk significant caries reduction
of 40-50%.
Fluoridated milk permanently low level of ionized fluoride
within the oral cavity promoting remineralisation (topical
effect)
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90. FEASIBILITY IN INDIA
In spite of the controversy concerning the binding and
complexing of fluoride with calcium and protein of the milk and
thus making it unavailable for its anti cariogenic action,
Though theoretically milk fluoridation is advantageous, in
addition being the staple food for children and its consumption
can be confined to groups who need it most, that practically
speaking that this scheme /method does not seem to be viable
and feasible because of :
90
91. a) In INDIA, majority of children population living in rural and urban areas
cannot afford milk daily.
a) Central milk supply system does not exist in India
a) Variation of intake and quantity of milk is another which cannot be
controlled since it depends upon the socio-economic and ethnic factors.
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92. Flour and sugar fluoridation
Flour fluoridation was advocated in Denmark
Similar advantages as salt fluoridation, but not tested clinically
Wei, 1988 sugar fluoridation both culprit & cure
First achieved in Finland (10mg/kg)
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93. FLUORIDE COMPOUND USED
Most commonly used is sodium fluoride .
Other compounds used are acidulated phosphate fluoride, potassium
fluoride or calcium fluoride.
Supplements contain measured amount of fluorides, 0.25 mg , 0.5
mg, 1.0 mg.
They should be taken on daily basis according to the prescribed
dosage schedule.
The council of DENTAL THERAPRUTICS OF AMERICAN
DENTAL ASSOCIATION recommends the dosage schedule for
dietry fluoride supplements as shown in the table :
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94. Correct dosage is based on the concentration of fluoride in drinking water,
age and weight of the child and other available fluoride.
Not more than 1 milligram of fluoride should be ingested each day from all
available systemic sources.
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95. Fluoride supplements
First introduced in late 1940s in children of non fluoridated
areas.
Common supplements used are:
Fluoride drops with/without vitamins (0.125,0.25 & 0.5 mg)
Fluoride tablets with/without vitamins (0.25,0.5 & 1mg)
Lozenges (0.25,0.5 & 1mg)
Oral rinse supplements (swish and swallow) (1mg, 5ml)
Considered for children at high caries risk who drink fluoride-
deficient (< 0.6 ppm F) water.
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96. Determination of dietary fluoride
Sources of dietary fluoride drinking water from home, day care, and
school; beverages such as soda, juice, and infant formula; prepared food;
and toothpaste.
Infant formulas, esp., powdered formulas reconstituted with fluoridated
water increased risk of fluorosis.
Infants may be particularly susceptible because of the large consumption
of such liquid in the first year of life, while the body weight is relatively
low.
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97. Commonly used compounds NaF & APF
Supplements systemic & topical benefits for both primary
& permanent teeth.
Bibby et al. 1955 fluoride lozenges that were sucked and
swallowed were better than fluoride ‘pills’ that were
swallowed right away
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98. Feltman and Kosel (1961) ingestion of fluoride tablet by
pregnant mothers placenta, reaches developing fetus and
benefits offspring; fluoride delays tooth eruption some
benefit.
Fluoride drop prescription incorrect instruction following
incorrect dosages, complicated schedules, esp., when there
were children of different ages in the household poor
compliance.
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105. Conclusion
In public health and clinical practice it is recommended that:
• Fluoridation should continue and extend into the fluoridation of community
drinking water.
• Counsel parents and caregivers regarding use of fluoride toothpaste by young
children, especially those < 2 years of age.
• Target mouth-rinsing to persons at high risk.
• Judiciously prescribe fluoride supplements.
• Apply high-concentration fluoride products to persons at high risk for dental caries.
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106. For purpose of self-care, it is recommended that patients:
• Be aware of the fluoride concentration in the primary source of drinking water
• Use small amounts of fluoride frequently.
• Supervise use of fluoride toothpaste among children < 6 years of age.
• Consider additional measures for persons at high risk for dental caries.
• If the primary drinking water contains > 2 ppm fluoride, then use an alternative
source of water for children ≤ 8 years of age.
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Editor's Notes
Frderick mckay 1901 – Colorado springs usa. – patients had stains. He called it mottled enamel.
Letters to Colorado springs dental society. – little help.
1905 Moved to st.louis – ortho – no pts were affected.
Came back to Colorado. – 1908. meeting at boulder.
Met gv black in 1909- shocked. No literature.
Mckay with Isaac and fleming – 2945 children – 87% - affectd. Gv black published article,
1916 – mckay nd gv black – study across 22 communities – britton – deep well water,
Churchill – fluoride in water. After 30 yrs.
Dean – shoe leather survey - 5824 children across 22 cities of usa.
1942 – caries reduction.
1945 – fluoride water plant. – grand rapids. 1969 – who 1 ppm.
It is found in all soil, bodies of water, plants, and animals and, as such, is a normal constituent of all diets…….It is derived from a ………………..and rarely found in elemental state…………….. It may occur in
Thus, at any given time each tissue contains fluoride.
The fluoride concentration of saliva (Oliveby et al. 1989; Oliveby et al. 1990; Whitford et al. 1990), sweat (0.067-0.5 ppm) (WHO Expert Committee on Oral Health Status and Fluoride Use 1994) and breast milk (0.4 ml) (Ekstrand et al. 1981) is less than the serum,
The kidneys and bladder may contain up to 5 ppm of fluoride, but bone can accumulate fluoride throughout life where levels under normal conditions can exceed 1,000 ppm primarily in tissue surfaces.
give rise to mixed colonies containing………..are committed, giving rise to cells from
Fluoride’s actions on bone appear to be mediated at several levels. ….Fluorapatite is more stable and resistant to acid dissolution than is hydroxyapatite
(Grynpas and Cheng, 1988). In vitro fluoridation of bone
Ameloblasts in the maturational phase appear to be the cellular target of chronic fluoride exposure (DenBesten and Thariani, 1992), whereas acute fluoride toxicity targets the transitional and early-secretory ameloblasts (Lyaruu et al., 2006).
Fluoride prevents demineralization.
Fluoride enhances remineralization.
Fluoride alters the action of plaque bacteria.
Fluoride aids in posteruptive maturation of enamel.
Fluoride reduces enamel solubility.
The recommendations were developed by an expert panel convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA). The panel addressed the following questions: when and for whom should fluoride supplements be prescribed, and what should be the recommended dosage schedule for dietary fluoride supplements?
The panel concluded that dietary fluoride supplements should be prescribed only for children who are at risk of developing caries and whose primary source of drinking water is deficient in fluoride.
reviewed the various problems associated with continued use of fluoride supplements and Nevertheless,
The original belief was that fluoride’s primary action was to inhibit dental caries when incorporated into developing dental enamel (ie, the systemic route), but the fluoride concentration in sound enamel does not fully explain the marked reduction in dental caries.
where fluoridating a community’s drinking water was not feasible……… Studies of the effects of school water fluoridation in the …….. Because children are at school only part of each weekday, a fluoride concentration of 4.5 times the optimal concentration for a community in the same geographic area was recommended to compensate for the more limited consumption of fluoridated water.
Several concerns regarding school water fluoridation exist.
The dental decay rates in the 1950s and 1960s were considerably high and a major health problem. Using decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) as the accepted measure of disease incidence, water fluoridation trials showed that adding fluoride to the drinking water at about 1.0 ppm lowered decay rates by as much as 50% to 60% (McDonagh et al. 2000; Young 2008).
First…………. which must be resorbed prior to the eruption of the permanent teeth is believed to be the cause of this generalized delay in tooth eruption.
Fluoridated water is used in the manufacturing of beverages and foods that are consumed in nonfluoridated areas (the ‘halo’ effect). This, in part, explains why it is so difficult to show a difference in caries prevalence rates between fluoridated and non- fluoridated communities.
The countries that have embarked on …….The main evidence provided has been an observation of before and after caries rates in countries where fluoridated salt was introduced………. when the need for fluorides is greatest
The evidence that fluoridated salt is actually effective is weak.
when the
No correction was made for delay in tooth eruption.
In those individuals not accessible to community water supplies, dietary fluoride supplements can be given.
before prescribing supplements can help reduce intake of excess fluoride.
However, a recent evidence-based review suggests that reducing fluoride intake from reconstituted infant formula alone will not eliminate the risk of fluorosis development.
Fluorosis is associated with cumulative fluoride intake during enamel development, with the severity dependent on the dose, duration, and timing of intake.