AIM: To review the mechanisms of action of fluoride (F). METHODS: Narrative
review of the literature. FINDINGS: Fluoride can reduce tooth mineral solubility
by exchanging for hydroxyl groups and reducing carbonate content. Thus its
presence in solution facilitates mineral precipitation or reprecipitation by
lowering solubility products of precipitating calcium phosphates. While sound
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AIM: To assess child and parent acceptance of preformed metal crowns (PMCs).
STUDY DESIGN: This was a service evaluation using a child- and parent-centred
self-report questionnaire in a convenience sample of hospital patients. METHODS:
Questionnaires were developed with serviceusers and issued to 98 children who
had received a PMC on a primary molar within the paediatric dentistry clinic,
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