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Fluoride-releasing acrylics.

H R Rawls1

  • 1Gillette Company, Boston, MA 02106.

Journal of Biomaterials Applications
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
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New fluoride-releasing resins offer dental protection by preventing demineralization near restorations. These materials provide a slow, steady release of fluoride ions to enhance oral health and prevent cavities.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Cariology

Background:

  • Demineralization and caries frequently occur near dental restorations and prosthetics.
  • Existing dental materials lack inherent cariostatic properties.
  • A sustained fluoride release mechanism is needed to prevent secondary caries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize novel fluoride-releasing resins for dental applications.
  • To investigate the fluoride release mechanism and kinetics.
  • To assess the potential of these materials in preventing demineralization.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of fluoride-releasing resins with covalently bound positive charge sites.
  • Incorporation of fluoride ions into the polymer network.

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  • In vitro evaluation of fluoride release kinetics via diffusion/exchange mechanism.
  • Assessment of resin physical properties.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed resins demonstrate a slow and linear fluoride release over extended periods (days to years).
    • Fluoride release occurs through an anion exchange mechanism with oral fluid components.
    • The materials maintain adequate physical properties for dental applications.
    • The release mechanism supports sustained fluoride availability.

    Conclusions:

    • Fluoride-releasing resins represent a promising approach to prevent demineralization and caries associated with dental materials.
    • The controlled release mechanism ensures long-term cariostatic benefits.
    • These resins can be utilized in various dental applications, including adhesives, temporary crowns, and removable devices.