Topical effects of fluoride in the reversal and prevention of dental decay

Journal of Public Health Dentistry

Volumn 64, Issue SPEC. ISS. 1, 2004, Pages 32-34

  Featherstone, John D B ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CALCIUM; DRINKING WATER; FLUORIDE; PHOSPHATE; TOOTHPASTE;

ADSORPTION; BACTERIUM; CONFERENCE PAPER; CRYSTAL STRUCTURE; DEMINERALIZATION; DENTAL CARIES; DIFFUSION; FOAM; GEL; PH; PROPHYLAXIS; SALIVA; SURFACE PROPERTY; TOOTH PLAQUE;

EID: 12444256026     PISSN: 00224006     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2004.tb02774.x     Document Type: Conference Paper

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