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G Ahrens

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[The stability of fluoride concentrations at the enamel surface].

A new method for in vitro fluoridisation of dental enamel is presented where commercial fluoride tablets of available fluoride compounds are subjected to comparative tests (Sodium fluoride, magnesium fluoride, or trisodiumhexafluoroferrate). Special consideration was given to stability of fluoride concentration on the enamel surface. Considerable differences were observed in the level of fluoride content directly after the last administration of fluoride and also the amount of fluoride concentration in 24 hours. The highest initial fluoride concentration was achieved with NaF (pH 4.0) and Na3FeF6 in combination with NaF, CaF2 and MgF2 (pH 4.0) whereas the greatest stability was reached with NaF.

Dental Enamel↗

[Dental caries in Southern Morocco. The role of socio-economic, ecological, racial geographic and nutritional factors].

1,376 male inhabitants of 15 towns in Southern Marocco were studied. The caries incidence were found to be higher than expected in view of their stage of civilization and the remoteness of the area. Two factors were found to be the reason for the advanced caries incidence: the high sugar intake, mainly used to sweeten the often drunk tea, and the wide-spread date as the most important food. A negative correlation was found between fluoride content of the water and caries, but the negative influence of date consumption was stronger than the positive influence of fluoride.

Adolescent↗