acidulated phosphate fluoride


acidulated phosphate fluoride

Abbreviation: APF
A fluoride compound applied topically to the teeth to prevent dental caries (tooth decay).See also: fluoride

ac·i·dul·a·ted phos·phate flu·o·ride

(APF) (ă-sidyū-lā-tĕd fosfāt flōrīd) Sodium fluoride solution with phosphoric acid added to lower its pH; intended to increase dental fluoroapatite.