Effect of Choice of Flavor of Fluoride Varnish on Behavior in Dental Visits in Schoolchildren.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the effect of choosing the taste of a fluoride varnish on the behavior and acceptance of the children during the dental visit.

Material and methods

This single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (NCT05285228) involved 70 healthy children aged 5-10 years who presented for a dental recall visit including the indication of an application of fluoride varnish to the specialized pediatric university dental service. The control group received the fluoride varnish (Profluorid varnish, VOCO Germany) with an allocated taste, whereas the test group had to choose the taste of the fluoride varnish just before the dental check-up.

Results

The vast majority of the children (n = 53, 75.7%) felt happy/very happy (Facial image scale) regarding the taste of th

SUBMITTER: Karim R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789268 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature