Abstract
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the caries control effect of oxofluoromolybdate {(NH4)2MoO2F4} in clinical pediatric dentistry.
10% (NH4)2MoO2F4 solution was applied as a tooth surface application and investigated.
The subjects consisted of 26 children who visited the pediatric dental clinic of Iwate Medical University and involved 48 deciduous teeth. The following results obtained:
1) As to the labial (buccal) surface caries, on investigation of the area change of the caries lesion, it was found that the efficiency rate of the subject teeth was 62.1% and had significant differences (p<0.05).
2) As to the proximal surface caries of the deciduous molar, based on X-ray photographs, it was found that the efficiency rate of the subject teeth was 93.8%. It seemed that compared with the control teeth (75.0%), it did not show any significant differences but was efficient.
3) It was found that no cases showed reaction to pulp and discoloration of the teeth.
4) 10% (NH4)2MoO2F4 solution can be applied as a caries control medicine clinically.
