Increasing the Acid Resistance against Dental Erosion through Fluoride Therapy

International Journal of Applied Chemistry

© 2014 by SSRG - IJAC Journal

Volume 1 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2014

Authors : S.Abirami, Dr.J.Sivabalan

10.14445/23939133/IJAC-V1I1P103

How to Cite?

S.Abirami, Dr.J.Sivabalan, "Increasing the Acid Resistance against Dental Erosion through Fluoride Therapy," SSRG International Journal of Applied Chemistry, vol. 1,  no. 1, pp. 7-9, 2014. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939133/IJAC-V1I1P103

Abstract:

The dental erosion is the common problem of human beings around the world. It is caused due to the direct and indirect use of acid the result is the cause of erosion of enamel of tooth. It occurs due to the chemical reaction of the enamel with intrinsic and extrinsic non-bacterial acid. The enamel is the protective coating of the tooth which protects the sensitiveness of the tooth. When the enamel is erased gradually the sensitivity and pain will occurs. By increasing the acid resistance we can avoid this erosion problem. This paper proposes the fluoride therapy to increase the acidic resistance of tooth.

Keywords:

Dental erosion, Acid water, fluoride therapy.

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