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Release of fluoride from light cured lining materials.
P Hörsted-Bindslev1, M J Larsen
1Department of Oral Anatomy, Royal Dental College, Aarhus, Denmark.
Scandinavian Journal of Dental Research
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Two dental lining materials released significant fluoride (5-10 ppm), suggesting a potential caries preventive effect. Three other brands showed minimal fluoride release, limiting their preventative benefits.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Cariology
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Dental restorative materials are crucial for oral health.
- Light-cured lining materials are commonly used in dental applications.
- Fluoride release from dental materials can offer caries protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify fluoride release from different light-cured dental lining materials.
- To assess the potential caries preventive effect of released fluoride.
Main Methods:
- Fluoride extraction from 0.3 ml samples of five light-cured lining materials.
- Measurement of fluoride concentrations using appropriate analytical techniques.
Main Results:
- Two brands exhibited rapid fluoride release, establishing concentrations of 5-10 ppm.
- Three brands demonstrated only minimal fluoride ion release.
- A correlation was observed between fluoride release levels and potential caries prevention.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights significant variability in fluoride release among light-cured dental lining materials.
- Two tested materials show promise for caries prevention due to substantial fluoride release.
- Further investigation is warranted to fully elucidate the clinical efficacy of fluoride-releasing dental materials.