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Fluoride-containing restorative materials.

F M Burke1, N J Ray, R J McConnell

  • 1Dept. of Preventive Dentistry, University College, Cork, Ireland. f.burke@ucc.ie

International Dental Journal
|March 7, 2006
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Certain dental materials release fluoride over time, aiding in caries inhibition and material longevity. However, the direct in vivo link between fluoride release and these anti-cariogenic effects requires further investigation.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Caries Prevention
  • Fluoride Research

Background:

  • Dental practitioners utilize a growing array of materials with claimed fluoride-releasing benefits.
  • Understanding the efficacy and mechanisms of fluoride release from dental materials is crucial for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the existing literature on fluoride-releasing dental materials.
  • To assess the evidence for fluoride release, its patterns, and associated clinical benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of various dental materials including glass ionomers, resin composites, and amalgam.
  • Analysis of in vitro studies reporting fluoride release profiles.
  • Evaluation of studies on caries inhibition and clinical performance.

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Main Results:

  • Several restorative materials, notably glass ionomer cements and certain fissure sealants, demonstrate measurable in vitro fluoride release.
  • Fluoride release is typically rapid initially, then decreases over time, influenced by material formulation and experimental design.
  • Fluoride-releasing materials show potential for improved longevity, reduced marginal failure, and enhanced plaque fluoride concentration.

Conclusions:

  • In vitro studies confirm fluoride release from specific dental materials, suggesting potential anti-cariogenic benefits.
  • These materials may offer improved clinical outcomes compared to non-fluoride-releasing alternatives.
  • A definitive in vivo correlation between fluoride release profiles and clinical anti-cariogenic effects remains to be established.