stannous fluoride

stannous /stan·nous/ (stan´us) containing tin as a bivalent element.

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stannous fluoride  a dental caries prophylactic, SnF2, applied topically to the teeth.

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stannous fluoride

n.

A preparation of stannous tin and fluoride used to fluoridate toothpaste and other dental preparations.

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stannous fluoride

[stan′əs]

Etymology: L, stannum, tin, fluere, to flow

SnF₂, a substance used in prevention of dental caries, applied topically to the teeth.

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fluoride(s)

(flr´īd),
n a salt of hydrofluoric acid, commonly sodium or stannous (tin).

fluoride dietary supplements,

n.pl the orally administered nutritional additives of the chemical fluoride; often taken by individuals without regular access to a fluoridated water supply; available as chewable tablets, drops, pills, and in combination with vitamin supplements. See also fluoride drops.

fluoride drops,

n a supplemental liquid form of the chemical fluoride. They can be administered to children from 6 months to 3 years of age but are not usually recommended because most children are exposed to normal levels of fluoride in their water systems at home and school and in their beverages.

fluoride, stannous,

n a compound of tin and fluorine used in dentifrices to prevent caries.

fluoride tablets/lozenges,

n.pl the supplemental forms of the chemical fluoride. Tablets must be chewed, and lozenges must be held in the oral cavity until dissolved in order to benefit from the fluoride's contact with the teeth.

fluoride toxicity,

n poisoning as a result of ingesting too much fluoride. Symptoms range from upset stomach to death.

fluoride varnish,

n a topical resin containing fluoride that is thinly applied to the tooth surface and used as a preventive treatment for caries. Can also be used as a desensitizing agent to treat dentinal hypersensitivity by temporarily blocking dentinal tubules.

fluorides, topical,

n.pl the salts of hydrofluoric acid (usually sodium or tin salts) that may be applied in solution to the exposed dental surfaces to prevent dental caries and promote remineralization. They can be applied by trays or mouthrinses or by techniques such as paint-on.

fluorides, topical, paint-on technique,

n a professionally administered procedure in which the exposed dental surfaces are coated with a fluoride solution or gel or varnish to prevent caries and promote remineralization.