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. 2025 Sep;17(Suppl 3):S2180-S2182.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_866_25. Epub 2025 Sep 8.

In Vitro Analysis of Fluoride Release from Toothpastes Used in Public Health Caries Prevention Programs

M Vinay Chand Reddy  1 , Akhilesh Singh Parate  2 , Syed Nahid Basheer  3 , Sumaiya Firdaus  1 , Urvashi Bala  4 , Bharath Nagareddy  5
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In Vitro Analysis of Fluoride Release from Toothpastes Used in Public Health Caries Prevention Programs

M Vinay Chand Reddy et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2025 Sep.

Abstract

Introduction: A major worldwide health concern still is dental cavities, and fluoride is acknowledged as a successful preventive tool. Public health campaigns widely distribute toothpastes enriched with fluoride to lower caries prevalence.

Materials and methods: The fluoride release capability of various compositions determines their efficiency. The purpose of this study is to investigate the fluoride release from different readily available toothpastes used in these initiatives.

Results: To track fluoride leakage over time, an in vitro experiment was conducted.

Conclusion: The data clarify how well these formulations stop cavities.

Keywords: Dental caries; fluoride; toothpaste.

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