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Research on dental caries disease explores factors responsible for the destruction
of tooth enamel and methods for prevention. Changes in
the demographic structure of our society and the number of individuals who
retain their teeth into old age has increased the importance of studying
lesions that occur on root surfaces exposed by receding gingival tissue.
 Research continues on the use of fluoride to prevent lesion development
or to remineralize existing lesions as well as the use of fluoride
restorative materials.
Past research has included:
- Evaluation of dentifrice components in situ;
- Intra-oral dentifrice evaluation;
- In situ evaluation of fluoride containing dentifrices; and
- In situ evaluation of plaque removal from interproximal
enamel by two different toothbrushes.
For more information please
e-mail Dr. James Wefel at:
james-wefel@uiowa.edu or call the Office of Clinical Research at
319-335-6763. |
