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ArticleDental research journal2026

Comparative assessment of the long-term effects of 5% sodium fluoride varnishes with and without tricalcium phosphate on enamel microhardness of primary teeth: An

Mohammadali Rahimi Zarchi, Mehrsa Paryab, Ghazaleh Baniebrahimi, Mohammad Javad Kharazifard

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Mohammadali Rahimi ZarchiDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mehrsa ParyabDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ghazaleh BaniebrahimiDepartment of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Javad KharazifardDental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Background: Dental caries is among chronic childhood diseases. Fluoride varnish application is a suggested modality, which can reinforce the enamel and decrease the risk of caries. This study aimed to assess the long-term effects of three commercially available fluoride varnishes with and without tricalcium phosphate on the enamel microhardness of primary teeth. Materials and Methods: In this Results: Enamel microhardness increased during the study period in all groups ( Conclusion: The results of this

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Deciduousdental cariesdental enamelhardness testsprimary preventiontooth

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PMID42808072
PMCPMC13619109

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