growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during the past three years, manufacturers' sales of professional oral care products in the US were expected to hit $426.5 million in 2013, according to "Professional Oral Care USA" by worldwide consulting and research firm Kline & Company. Caries remain the leading therapeutic indication within the professional oral care market in 2013, claiming sales of more than 43% of the total US market due to sales gains of fluoride varnishes. Fluoride varnishes are preferred over other topical fluoride therapy treatments such as gels and foams due to their ease of application, efficacy and safety of these products. Abetting the popularity of fluoride varnishes has been the addition of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), allowing a greater fluoride uptake to the tooth.
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