Fluoride acquisition by the deciduous and permanent teeth of schoolchildren who consumed fluoridated water was studied during repeated topical applications in plastic mouth applicators of gel drops containing acidulated phosphate sodium fluoride. The fluoride acquired by the outer enamel from the topical treatments appeared to be permanently bound and progressively increased with the number of treatments completed.
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