Abstract
Numerous studies show that fluoridation of public water supplies and the use of fluoride preparations reduce caries significantly. While the approximal sites show the greatest reductions, the occlusal surfaces of posterior teeth benefit the least (Backer Dirks et al. 1961).
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Silverstone, L.M. (1978). Fissure Sealants. In: Preventive Dentistry. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7441-1_7
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