Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 396-401 , June 2008

Artificial enamel dental caries treated with different topical fluoride regimes: An in situ study

  • J.J. Jardim
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  • M.A. Pagot
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  • M. Maltz

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Faculdade de Odontologia, UFRGS, Departamento de Odontologia Preventiva e Social, Ramiro Barcelos 2492, CEP 90035-003, Bom Fim, Brazil. Tel.: +55 51 33085193; fax: +55 51 33085189.

Received 4 October 2007 ,Revised 11 February 2008 ,Accepted 13 February 2008.

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PII: S0300-5712(08)00060-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2008.02.010

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 396-401 , June 2008

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