Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride

A sodium fluoride solution, paste or powder, which has been acidulated to pH 3 to 4 and buffered with a phosphate. It is used in the prevention of dental caries.

Year introduced: 1991(1977)

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Tree Number(s): D01.029.260.700.675.374.025, D01.303.350.300.875.050, D01.695.625.675.650.025, D01.857.725.050, D25.223.015, J01.637.051.223.015

MeSH Unique ID: D000149

Registry Number: 39456-59-2

Entry Terms:

• Acid Phosphate Fluoride
• Fluoride, Acid Phosphate
• Phosphate Fluoride, Acidulated
• Fluoride, Acidulated Phosphate

Previous Indexing:

• Fluorides (1966-1976)
• Fluorides, Topical (1966-1976)
• Phosphates (1966-1976)

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Acids
Acids, Noncarboxylic
Phosphorus Acids
Phosphoric Acids
Phosphates
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Fluorine Compounds
Hydrofluoric Acid
Fluorides
Sodium Fluoride
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Phosphorus Acids
Phosphoric Acids
Phosphates
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Sodium Compounds
Sodium Fluoride
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Biomedical and Dental Materials
Cariostatic Agents
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