stannous fluoride
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stannous
[stan´us]containing tin as a bivalent element.
stannous fluoride SnF2, a substance used in prevention of dental caries, applied topically to the teeth.
stan·nous fluor·ide
(stan'ŭs flūr'īd),A preparation containing not less than 71.2% of stannous tin and not less than 22.3% nor more than 25.5% of fluoride; used in dentistry as a prophylactic against caries.
stannous fluoride
n.
A white powder, SnF2, used to fluoridate toothpaste.
stan·nous fluor·ide
(stan'ŭs flōr'īd)A preparation containing not less than 71.2% of stannous tin and not less than 22.3% nor more than 25.5% of fluoride; used in dentistry as a prophylactic against caries.
stan·nous fluor·ide
(stan'ŭs flōr'īd)A preparation used in dentistry as a prophylactic against caries.