Uptake of KOH-soluble and KOH-insoluble fluoride in sound human enamel after topical application of a fluoride varnish (Duraphat) or a neutral 2% NaF solution in vitro |
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Authors: | Roberval Cruz,Bjö rn Ö gaard,Gunnar Rö lla |
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Affiliation: | Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;Departments of Orthodontics;Pedodontics and Caries Prophylaxis, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Norway |
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Abstract: | The uptake of alkali-soluble fluoride (calcium fluoride-like material and adsorbed fluoride) and alkali-insoluble fluoride (apatitically bound fluoride) on sound human enamel from treatment with Duraphat or a neutral 2% NaF solution was investigated in vitro. Blocks from impacted third molars were used. More fluoride was deposited on the enamel from the neutral 2% NaF solution than from the Duraphat treatment. All the fluoride could be dissolved in alkali. Globules of calcium fluoride-like material were demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy. Chemical analysis showed no measurable increase in the apatitically bound fluoride (alkali-insoluble fluoride) after brief exposures. Duraphat-treated samples submerged in water after the exposure lost only about 50% of the deposited fluoride, whereas samples treated with 2% NaF are known to lose all their fluoride under similar circumstances, a condition which may be related to the favorable clinical effect of Duraphat. |
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Keywords: | Duraphat enamel KOH-insoluble F KOH-soluble F preventive dentistry |
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