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Comparative Study
. 1997 Nov;11(4):442-7.
doi: 10.1177/08959374970110041001.

Caries development in fluoridated and non-fluoridated deciduous and permanent enamel in situ examined by microradiography and confocal laser scanning microscopy

A B Sønju Clasen  1 , B Ogaard, H Duschner, J Ruben, J Arends, T Sönju
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Comparative Study

Caries development in fluoridated and non-fluoridated deciduous and permanent enamel in situ examined by microradiography and confocal laser scanning microscopy

A B Sønju Clasen et al. Adv Dent Res. 1997 Nov.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to compare initial caries development in fluoridated and non-fluoridated deciduous and permanent enamel in situ. Enamel slabs were mounted in removable appliances and worn for 4 wks. Significantly larger lesions developed in deciduous than in permanent enamel when no topical fluorides were used. Fluoride mouthrinsing partly prevented lesion development in deciduous and completely in permanent enamel. Initial enamel caries not detected by microradiography can be visualized by CLSM (confocal laser scanning microscopy).

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