Anti-erosive profile of an experimental 5% SnCl₂ varnish containing different concentrations of NaF

Abstract This in vitro study evaluated the anti-erosive effect of an experimental varnish containing 5% stannous chloride (SnCl₂) associated with different concentrations of NaF (NaF-free, 2.5% NaF, or 5.2% NaF) on bovine enamel and root dentin. One hundred samples were pre-eroded (0.3% citric acid, pH 2.6, 10 min) and randomized into five groups (n=10 for each substrate): Negative control - milli-Q water; NaF-free - Experimental varnish SnCl₂-free and NaF-free; 2.5 NaF - Experimental varnish 5% SnCl₂ associated with 2.5% NaF; 5.2 NaF: Experimental varnish 5% SnCl₂ associated with 5.2% NaF and positive control - Commercial varnish containing 5% NaF (Duraphat). After the varnishes were applied, the erosive and abrasive challenges were carried out for five days. Loss of tooth structure (TSL) was determined by optical profilometry, and the loss of calcium (ΔCa2+) using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Dentin analysis was also performed by SEM. A one-way ANOVA/Bonferroni test was performed to analyze the data (α=0.05). The experimental 2.5 NaF and 5.2 NaF groups showed greater effectiveness in preventing TSL when compared to the other groups (p <0.05), regardless of the substrate. In addition, these groups showed lower loss in Ca2+ content when compared to the other groups (p <0.05), for enamel and dentin. Dentin showed greater TSL and ΔCa2+ loss when compared to enamel in all treatments (p <0.05). The 5.2% and 2.5% NaF-containing experimental varnishes showed promising results in both, the prevention of TSL and the loss of Ca2+, regardless of the substrate studied.

Resumo Este estudo in vitro avaliou o efeito anti-erosivo de um verniz experimental contendo 5% de cloreto estanoso (SnCl₂) associado a diferentes concentrações de NaF (sem NaF, 2,5% NaF ou 5,2% NaF) sobre esmalte e dentina radicular bovinos. Cem amostras foram pré-erodidas (ácido cítrico 0,3%, pH 2,6, 10 min) e randomizadas em cinco grupos (n=10 para cada substrato): Controle negativo - água milli-Q; Sem NaF - Verniz experimental sem SnCl2 e sem NaF; 2,5 NaF - Verniz experimental 5% SnCl2 associado a 2,5% NaF; 5,2 NaF: Verniz experimental 5% SnCl2 associado a 5,2% NaF e controle positivo - Verniz comercial contendo 5% NaF (Duraphat). Após a aplicação dos vernizes, os desafios erosivos e abrasivos foram realizados por cinco dias. A perda de estrutura dentária (PED) foi determinada por perfilometria óptica e a perda de cálcio (ΔCa2+) por espectroscopia de absorção atômica. A análise da dentina também foi realizada por MEV. Um teste ANOVA/Bonferroni de uma via foi realizado para analisar os dados (α=0,05). Os grupos experimentais 2,5 NaF e 5,2 NaF apresentaram maior eficácia na prevenção de PED quando comparados aos demais grupos (p<0,05), independentemente do substrato. Além disso, esses grupos apresentaram menor perda no teor de Ca2+ quando comparados aos demais grupos (p<0,05), para esmalte e dentina. A dentina apresentou maior PED e de ΔCa2+ quando comparada ao esmalte em todos os tratamentos (p<0,05). Os vernizes experimentais contendo NaF 5,2% e 2,5% apresentaram resultados promissores tanto na prevenção de PED quanto na perda de Ca2+, independente do substrato estudado.

Sodium Fluoride Varnish in Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity Associated with Gingival Recession

ABSTRACT@#Using laser for treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (DH) have recently shown promising results and better immediate reduction in pain scores. However, its efficacy and mechanism of action is controversial. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of diode laser compared with sodium fluoride varnish in treating DH in patients with gingival recession. Eighteen patients with Miller’s class I and class II gingival recession and hypersensitivity in at least two non-adjacent teeth were included in the study. Test surfaces (n = 25) were treated with diode laser, whilst control surfaces (n = 23) were treated with 5% sodium fluoride varnish. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores were recorded for air and tactile stimulus for both groups at baseline, 15 min, 1 month and 3 months post-treatment. Results showed significant (p < 0.05) reduction in VAS scores at 15 min, 1 month and 3 months compared with baseline in both test and control surfaces, with no significant intergroup differences. However, the percentage reduction in DH was more in laser at all evaluation periods. The use of diode laser and sodium fluoride varnish showed good immediate and prolonged results. Further studies are needed to come up with more effective treatment methods.

Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of silver diamine fluoride, chlorhexidine varnish with conventional fluoride varnish as a caries arresting agent. An in vivo sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis study

Introduction: Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is employed as an adjunct cariostatic agent in the management of dental caries in high-risk population. Other than fluorides, chlorhexidine (CHX) is the most potent antimicrobial and efficacious agent against Streptococcus mutans. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and differentiate the efficacy of 38% silver diamine fluoride, CHX varnish, and fluoride varnish on carious primary teeth. Materials and Methods: Ninety children having a count of ?1 carious lesion were recruited. Thirty-eighty percent silver diamine fluoride or fluoride varnish and CHX varnish were topically applied on the lesion. The primary outcome measured was the arrest of carious lesion (lesion rendered inactive as per the Nyvad criteria) after a follow-up of 14–21 days. Dental biofilm sample was obtained from each child and subsequently assessed for microbial composition by colony-forming unit method before and after treatment followed by protein analysis by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis method. Results: Average proportion of arrested caries lesions in the SDF group was higher followed by CHX and fluoride varnish groups. Decreased total protein amount was found in SDF group. This proves that there is decrease in microbial load posttreatment in SDF group. Conclusion: Thirty-eight percent SDF is more effective than CHX varnish and fluoride varnish in arresting dentin carious lesions in young children.

Infiltración de resina y barniz de flúor para el tratamiento de caries interproximales no cavitadas en dentición temporal / Resin infiltration plus fluoride varnish for non-cavitated proximal caries in primary dentition

RESUMEN: Introducción: Con el fin de prevenir la progresión de la caries interproximal no cavitada en dientes temporales, se ha generalizado el uso de estrategias mínimamente invasivas como la aplicación de sellantes, barniz de flúor o la resina infiltrante, ya sea combinadas o como monoterapia. Pese a lo anterior, hay incertidumbre con relación al efecto de la infiltración de resina en combinación con el barniz de flúor en dientes temporales. Métodos: Realizamos una búsqueda en Epistemonikos, la mayor base de datos de revisiones sistemáticas en salud, la cual es mantenida mediante el cribado de múltiples fuentes de información, incluyendo MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, entre otras. Extrajimos los datos desde las revisiones identificadas, analizamos los datos de los estudios primarios, realizamos un metaanálisis y preparamos una tabla de resumen de los resultados utilizando el método GRADE. Resultados y conclusiones: Se identificaron nueve revisiones sistemáticas que en conjunto incluyeron tres estudios primarios que corresponden a ensayos clínicos aleatorizados. Se concluye que la infiltración de resina probablemente reduce el riesgo de la progresión de la caries interproximal no cavitada en dientes temporales. No se encontraron estudios que evaluaran los eventos adversos. Palabras claves: caries, infiltración de resina, caries interproximal, barniz de flúor, tratamiento mínimamente invasivo, Epistemonikos, GRADE.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Minimally invasive techniques are widely used in non-cavitated interproximal caries treatment in primary dentition. Sealants, fluoride varnish, or resin infiltration can be applied in conjunction or as monotherapy. There is uncertainty regarding the effect of resin infiltration in conjunction with fluoride varnish in primary dentition. Methods: We searched in Epistemonikos, the largest database of systematic reviews in health, which is maintained by screening multiple information sources, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, among others. We extracted data from the systematic reviews, reanalyzed data of primary studies, conducted a meta-analysis and generated a summary of findings table using the GRADE approach. Results and conclusions: We identified 9 systematic reviews including three studies overall, of which all were randomized trials. We conclude that resin infiltration plus fluoride varnish probably decreases the risk of progression of non-cavitated interproximal caries in primary dentition. No studies were found that looked at adverse effects.

Effect of fluoride varnish on primary teeth in children aged 3-6 years in Huangpu District of Shanghai / 上海预防医学

Objective To evaluate the implementation process, and cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnish in preventing primary caries project for children aged 3-6 years in Huangpu District.This would provide the basis for the popularization of fluoride varnish project in preschool children as a basic measure of caries prevention in community health service. Methods From 2016 to 2017, children aged 3-6 years old from 12 kindergartens in Huangpu District were varnished by fluoride twice a year.Three-years-old children in 12 kindergartens were divided into intervention group and control group according to the baseline survey results.The intervention group was implemented according to the established norms, while the control group was implemented according to the routine requirements.Follow-up examinations were conducted after 4 interventions to monitor primary caries increment among these children. Results Caries rate, average caries index and SiC in children aged 3, 4, 5 and 6 years were all dropped after fluorination in year of 2018.The caries rate of 5-year-old deciduous teeth decreased from 58.8% in 2015 to 45.0% in 2018.The dental caries rate in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group, and the frequency of fluoride application per capita was higher than that in the control group, showing a statistically significant difference (P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference in the rate of fluoride application and average caries index between the two groups (P > 0.05).The direct input-output ratio of the project is 1 : 5.16. Conclusion Fluorinated caries prevention project using fluoride varnish for preschool children can effectively reduce the incidence of dental caries in deciduous teeth and has good economic benefits.The application of standard fluorine coating on preschool children′s deciduous teeth can affect caries prevention.

Assessment Of Lung Function Status Of Workers At A Transformer Manufacturing Plant In Selangor, Malaysia

@#Transformer manufacturing industry uses volatile organic compounds (VOCs) containing materials such as varnish which can cause adverse health effects to human. Exposure to a high level of VOCs could disrupt the normal functions of a human lung.Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the status of lung functions of the workers exposed to VOCs at a transformer manufacturing plant in Selangor. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) concentration in the office and production area was measured using direct-reading method and 60 subjects were selected to undergo the lung function test. The FVC and FEV1 values showed significant difference (p<0.05) between the exposed group and the non-exposed group. The mean readings of FVC (69.07±12.58) and FEV₁ (72.90±10.46) of the exposed groups were lower than the non-exposed group, which were 81.47±9.78 and 84.23±9.07, respectively. In contrast to the FEV1/FVC parameters, the non-exposed group (102.93 ± 7.17) showed lower mean values than the exposed group (105.90±8.98). Besides that, the nasal symptoms showed significant differences (p<0.05) between the exposed and non-exposed group. The demographic data of the exposed group showed no association with the lung function status of the exposed group workers. However, the lung functions of the exposed group were influenced by the concentration of VOCs in the production area. High concentration of VOCs may cause detrimental effects on the lung functions. Therefore, management or employers in the industry should always be aware of the effects of VOCs, and take appropriate steps to ensure the safety and welfare of the employees.

In vitro remineralization of primary teeth with a mineralization-promoting peptide containing dental varnish

Abstract Mineralization-promoting peptides are attractive candidates for new remineralization systems. In previous studies, peptides have been applied as aqueous solutions, which is not a clinically relevant form. Objective This study aims to investigate the efficiency of a mineralization-promoting peptide, applied in varnish, on remineralizing artificial caries on primary teeth. Methodology 55 primary molars were collected. Specimens were immersed in a demineralizing solution for 7 days and then, divided into 7 groups: Baseline: No-remineralization, Placebo: Blank colophony, F: Colophony 5% fluoride, P: Colophony 10% peptide, P+F: Colophony 5% fluoride and 10% peptide, Embrace: Embrace™ varnish, Durashield: Durashield™ varnish. A mixture of 35% w/v colophony varnishes were prepared in ethanol and applied accordingly. Specimens were immersed in a remineralization solution for 4 weeks and it was evaluated using PLM and SEM. Lesion depth reduction was examined by one-way ANOVA. Results There was no significant difference in mean lesion depths between baseline (147.04 ± 10.18 µm) and placebo groups (139.73 ± 14.92 µm), between F (120.95 ± 12.23 µm) and Durashield (113.47 ± 14.36 µm) groups and between P (81.79 ± 23.15 µm) and Embrace (90.26 ± 17.72 µm) groups. Lesion depth for the P+F group (66.95±10.59 µm) was significantly higher compared to all other groups. All groups contained samples with subsurface demineralized regions. Number of subsurface demineralized regions were higher in fluoride-containing groups. Conclusions We conclude that the mineralization-promoting peptide (MPP3) is effective in this in vitro study and the peptide shows benefits over fluoride as it yields less subsurface demineralized regions.

Efeito de vernizes fluoretados suplementados com nanopartículas de trimetafosfato de sódio sobre o desgaste dental erosivo in vitro e in situ / Effect of fluoride varnishes supplemented with nanosized Sodium Trimetaphosphate on enamel erosive wear in vitro and in situ

O presente estudo avaliou o efeito de vernizes fluoretados suplementados com nanopartículas de Trimetafosfato de Sódio (TMP) sobre o desgaste erosivo do esmalte dental bovino, em protocolos in vitro e in situ. Para a 1ª fase, blocos de esmalte dental bovino (n=100) foram selecionados por meio de dureza de superfície (DS) e aleatoriamente divididos em 5 grupos experimentais (n=20/grupo), de acordo com os vernizes testados: (a) Placebo (Pla - sem F ou TMP), (b) 5% NaF, (c) 5% NaF + 5% TMP microparticulado (5% Micro), (d) 5% NaF + 2,5% TMP nanoparticulado (2,5% Nano), (e) 5% NaF + 5% TMP nanoparticulado (5% Nano). Os blocos receberam uma única aplicação dos vernizes e foram imersos em saliva artificial por 6 h. Em seguida, os vernizes foram removidos e todos os blocos, submetidos a 4 desafios erosivos diários durante 5 dias (ERO, imersão em ácido cítrico 0,05 M, pH 3,2, 90 s/ciclo, sob agitação). Após ERO, metade dos blocos foi submetida a abrasão por escovação (15 s/ciclo) com dentifrício placebo (ERO+ABR). Os blocos foram analisados por perfilometria, dureza de superfície (DS) e dureza em secção longitudinal (ΔKHN). Os dados foram submetidos a ANOVA a dois critérios e Teste de Fisher LSD (p< 0,05). O desgaste do esmalte foi significativamente menor para ERO comparado a ERO+ABR para todos os vernizes testados (p< 0,001), seguindo o padrão 5% Nano < 5% Micro < 5% NaF < 2,5% Nano < Pla (ERO e ERO+ABR). A maior perda de DS foi observada para o Pla e a menor para 5% NaF (ERO) e 2,5% Nano (ERO+ABR), sem diferenças significativas entre 2,5% Nano, 5% NaF e 5% Micro. Os maiores valores de ΔKHN foram observados para 5% Micro e 5% Nano a 5-30 µm, com diferenças menos acentuadas entre os grupos a 30-70 µm (ERO e ERO+ABR). Para a 2ª fase, blocos de esmalte bovino (n=224) foram selecionados por DS e distribuídos aleatoriamente entre os grupos: (a) Placebo (Pla - sem F ou TMP), (b) 5% NaF, (c) 5% NaF + 5% TMP microparticulado (5% Micro), e (d) 5% NaF + 5% TMP nanoparticulado (5% Nano). Os blocos foram inseridos em dispositivos acrílicos palatinos (n=4/dispositivo), e tratados com os vernizes uma única vez, permanecendo na cavidade bucal dos voluntários (n=14) por 6 h. Em seguida, os vernizes foram removidos e os blocos, submetidos à ERO (imersão ex vivo em ácido cítrico 0,05 M, pH 3,2, 90 s, 4x/dia), enquanto dois blocos foram adicionalmente submetidos a abrasão por escovação com dentifrício fluoretado (ERO+ABR), totalizando 5 dias em cada etapa experimental, seguindo um protocolo duplo-cego e cruzado. As análises dos blocos e dos dados foram idênticas às da 1ª fase. Os valores do desgaste seguiram um padrão similar em ambas as condições experimentais (ERO ou ERO+ABR), com 5% Nano < 5% Micro < 5% NaF < Pla. Um padrão similar foi observado para dureza em secção longitudinal (ΔKHN), apesar de não serem verificadas diferenças significativas entre 5% Micro×5% Nano (5-30 µm). Quanto à perda de DS, o maior valor foi observado para Pla e o menor para 5% Nano (ERO ou ERO+ABR), sem diferenças significativas entre Pla×5% NaF (ERO), 5% NaF×5% Micro (ERO+ABR), e 5% Micro×5% Nano (ERO+ABR). Diante dos resultados, conclui-se que a adição de TMP a vernizes fluoretados melhorou significativamente a proteção contra o desgaste erosivo do esmalte in vitro e in situ. O uso de 5% de TMP em escala nanométrica aumentou ainda mais esses efeitos(AU)

The present study evaluated the effect of fluoride (F) varnishes supplemented with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) nanoparticles on erosive tooth wear, using in vitro and in situ protocols. For the first phase, bovine enamel blocks (n=100) were selected by surface hardness (SH) and randomly divided into 5 experimental groups (n=20/group), according to the varnishes tested: (a) Placebo (Pla - without F or TMP), (b) 5% NaF, (c) 5% NaF + 5% micrometric TMP (5% Micro), (d) 5% NaF + 2.5% nano-sized TMP (2.5% Nano), (e) 5% NaF + 5% nano-sized TMP (5% Nano). Blocks received a single varnish application, and were immersed in artificial saliva for 6 h. Varnishes were then removed and all blocks, subjected to 4 daily erosive challenges during for 5 days (ERO, immersion in 0.05 M citric acid, pH 3.2, 90 s/cycle, under agitation). After ERO, half of the blocks were subjected to abrasion by brushing (15 s/cycle) with placebo dentifrice (ERO+ABR). Blocks were analyzed by profilometry, surface hardness (SH) and cross-sectional hardness (ΔKHN). The data were submitted to 2-way ANOVA and Fisher's LSD test (p< 0.05). Enamel wear was significantly lower for ERO compared to ERO+ABR for all varnishes tested (p< 0.001), following the pattern 5% Nano < 5% Micro < 5% NaF < 2.5% Nano < Pla (ERO and ERO+ABR). The highest SH loss was observed for Pla, and the lowest for 5% NaF (ERO) and 2.5% Nano (ERO+ABR), without significant differences between 2.5% Nano, 5% NaF and 5% Micro. The highest values of ΔKHN were observed for 5% Micro and 5% Nano at 5-30 µm, with less marked differences between the groups at 30-70 µm (ERO and ERO+ABR). In the second phase, bovine enamel blocks (n=224) were selected by SH and randomly distributed among the groups: (a) Placebo (Pla - without F or TMP), (b) 5% NaF, (c) 5% NaF + 5% micrometric TMP (5% Micro), and (d) 5% NaF + 5% nano-sized TMP (5% Nano). The blocks were inserted in acrylic palatal devices (n=4/device), and treated with the varnishes only once, remaining in the oral cavity of the volunteers (n=14) for 6 h. Then, the varnishes were removed and the blocks, subjected to ERO (ex vivo immersion in 0.05 M citric acid, pH 3.2, 90 s, 4x/ day), while two blocks were additionally subjected to abrasion by brushing with fluoride dentifrice (ERO+ABR), totaling 5 days in each experimental stage, following a double-blind, crossover protocol. The blocks and the data were analyzed as described for the first phase. The wear values followed a similar pattern under both experimental conditions (ERO or ERO+ABR), with 5% Nano < 5% Micro < 5% NaF < Pla. A similar pattern was observed for hardness in depth (ΔKHN), although no significant differences were found between 5% Micro×5% Nano (5-30 µm). As for SH loss, the highest value was observed for Pla, and the lowest for 5% Nano (ERO or ERO+ABR), without significant differences between Pla×5% NaF (ERO), 5% NaF×5% Micro (ERO+ABR), and 5% Micro×5% Nano (ERO + ABR). In view of the results, it was concluded that the addition of TMP to fluoride varnishes significantly improved protection against erosive enamel wear in vitro and in situ. The use of 5% nano-sized TMP further increased these effects(AU)

Treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity using propolis varnish: A scanning electron microscope study

Background: Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) affects all age groups in a population and is perceived as pain to any stimuli. From time immemorial, researchers have sought herbal or natural solutions to treat hypersensitivity. Propolis is one such natural, nontoxic resinous substance produced by honey bees, which is useful in various applications in dentistry and effective in treating dentinal hypersensitivity. Aim: The aim of this in vitro study is to assess the effect of propolis varnish on occlusion of dentinal tubules thus aiding in the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed treatment using scanning electron microscope (SEM) imaging. Materials and Methods: Twenty naturally extracted teeth were collected and stored until in vitro assessment. Discs obtained from each tooth were divided into two groups of 20 each – I (test) and II (control), with each tooth acting as its own control. Propolis varnish was applied only to the acid-etched surface of the exposed dentin of discs in the test group, whereas all the discs were subjected to SEM imaging. Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant reduction in open tubules (P < 0.001) from 160 ± 6.97 before treatment to 61.20 ± 9.10 after propolis varnish application in the test group. Conclusion: This study showed the promise of propolis varnish as a natural treatment modality for DH.

The effect of chlorhexidine-thymol and fluoride varnishes on the levels of Streptococcus mutans in saliva in children aged 6–8 years

Background: Streptococcus mutans is considered as the main pathogenic factor for initiation and progression of dental caries. Fluoride is one of the most effective agents used to control caries. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is the most antimicrobial agent against S. mutans and dental caries. Aims: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of antimicrobial activity of CHX-thymol (CHX/T) and fluoride varnishes on S. mutans levels in children's saliva aged from 6 to 8 years old. Materials and Methods: The total number of children involved in this study is sixty, ages 6 and 8 years old. The participants were divided into three groups by block randomization: Group 1 CHX/T varnish, Group 2 fluoride varnish (f varnish, and Group 3 control group. Varnish was applied onto all tooth surfaces of the participants. At the baseline conditions, saliva samples were collected from the participants for bacterial examination test. This procedure was repeated in week 1, 4, and 12. Bacterial quantitative test was performed, and the number of S. mutans was estimated. Results: The results revealed the significant efficacy of the two groups (fluoride and CHX/T varnishes) in reducing salivary S. mutans numbers when compared to the control group (P < 0.05). In terms of salivary colony-forming unit counts reduction of S. mutans, no significant difference was observed between the fluoride and CHX/T varnish groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: The outcomes showed that there was a significant reduction in S. mutans counts in children's saliva following the application of fluoride and CHX/T varnishes.

In vitro fluoride release from five different fluoride varnishes / 대한구강보건학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to compare the fluoride-release between different fluorine varnish under in vitro experimental conditions.METHODS: In this study, 5 fluoride varnish products distributed in Korea were selected. V-varnish™ (Vericom, Korea: VV), CavityShield™ (3M ESPE, USA: CS), Clinpro™ White varnish™ (3M ESPE, USA: CP), MI Varnish™ (GC, Japan: MI), and Fluor Protector (Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtenstein: FP). For the in vitro study, 10 mg of each fluoride varnish was thinly applied to the same area of the specimen. The specimen was then immersed in 3 ml of distilled water at consistent intervals to confirm fluoride release. Nine specimens per group were used. Fluoride ion electrodes were used to measure the fluoride concentration of the solution. The Kruskal-Wallis nonparametric test was performed to compare between each experimental group, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank nonparametric test was performed to compare experimental groups over time. The significance level for a Type I error was set at 0.05. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0 (IBM Co., Armonk, NY, USA).RESULTS: In vitro experiments showed that the amount of fluoride released from MI was higher than the other groups during the first 12 hours after application. However, the amount of fluoride released from CP and CS was higher than MI as the immersion time increased over 12 and 20 hours, respectively. The fluoride release from FP was the lowest at all measurement points.CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study showed that the remaining fluoride effect from rosin type fluoride varnishes was higher than liquid type fluoride varnishes. There were differences in the residual fluoride concentrations despite each fluoride varnish having the same fluoride content.

Minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration of antibacterial fluoride varnish / 대한치과재료학회지

The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial effect of fluoride varnish with antibacterial agents on Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). Experimental fluoride varnish (EFV) with 5% NaF was fabricated. Five antibacterial agents were tested with 1 mM and 10 mM concentrations, respectively: Bakuchiol (BAK), Bavachalcone (BCC), Isobavachromene (IBC), and Bavachromene (BCM). MIC and MBC test was performed by antibacterial agents with and without EFV using 1.1 × 10¹⁰ CFU/ml of S. mutans. Cell viability test were performed using MTT test. Statistical analysis was done with ANOVA and Duncan's multiple range test at α=0.05. In the antibacterial agents without EFV, the MIC of BAK, BCC, and IBC was the lowest (0.015 mM), and the MBC of BAK was the lowest (0.031 mM). For the antibacterial agents with EFV, the MIC (0.031 mM) and MBC (0.062 mM) of BAK was the lowest, respectively. In MTT test, 1 mM BCM showed the highest cell viability (P < 0.05). This study suggest that BAK can be applied the fluoride varnish under the control of the concentration to develop antibacterial fluoride varnish.

An in vitro study of Duraphat fluoride varnish on the remineralization of demineralized permanent enamel / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective: To study Duraphat fluoride varnish on the remineralization of demineralized permanent enamel by carbonated beverages. Methods: 30 permanent premolar teeth from 12 to 25 years old young people were collected from orthodontic extraction. Enamel blocks were prepared from each tooth and randomly divided into group A (Coco cola), B(deionized water), C(Coco cola + Duraphat), D(Coco cola + 2％ NaF) and E(Coco cola + artificial saliva) (n = 15), the specinens were respectively treated for 7 d. The enamel surface were observed by scanning electron microscope(SEM). The Ca2 + and P3 + content(weight percentage) were detected by energy spectrum analyzer. Results: The surface of permanent enamel of group A showed a characteristic honeycomb-like appearance, that of group B were smooth. Group C showed irregular large globule deposits on the surface, group D showed some globule structures on the surface, group E showed a little deposits on the surface. Ca2 + and P3 + content of group A was lower than that of group B, in group C was higher than in group E(P＜ 0. 05). Ca2 + content in group D was higher than that in group E(P＜ 0. 05). Conclusion: Duraphat fluoride varnish can promote the remineralization of demineralized permanent enamel by carbonated beverage.

Analysis of the antimicrobial and anti-caries effects of TiF4 varnish under microcosm biofilm formed on enamel

Abstract Titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4) is known for interacting with enamel reducing demineralization. However, no information is available about its potential antimicrobial effect. Objectives This study evaluated the antimicrobial and anti-caries potential of TiF4 varnish compared to NaF varnish, chlorhexidine gel (positive control), placebo varnish and untreated (negative controls) using a dental microcosm biofilm model. Material and Methods A microcosm biofilm was produced on bovine enamel previously treated with the varnishes, using inoculum from human saliva mixed with McBain saliva, under 0.2% sucrose exposure, for 14 days. All experiments were performed in biological triplicate (n=4/group in each experiment). Factors evaluated were: bacterial viability (% dead and live bacteria); CFU counting (log10 CFU/mL); and enamel demineralization (transverse microradiography - TMR). Data were analysed using ANOVA/Tukey's test or Kruskal-Wallis/Dunn's test (p<0.05). Results Only chlorhexidine significantly increased the number of dead bacteria (68.8±13.1% dead bacteria) compared to untreated control (48.9±16.1% dead bacteria). No treatment reduced the CFU counting (total microorganism and total streptococci) compared to the negative controls. Only TiF4 was able to reduce enamel demineralization (ΔZ 1110.7±803.2 vol% μm) compared to both negative controls (untreated: ΔZ 4455.3±1176.4 vol% μm). Conclusions TiF4 varnish has no relevant antimicrobial effect. Nevertheless, TiF4 varnish was effective in reducing enamel demineralization under this model.

Effect of Erosion/Abrasion Challenge on the Dentin Tubule Occlusion Using Different Desensitizing Agents

The aim of the study was to evaluate dentinal tubule occlusion, measuring the dentin permeability (Lp) and using different desensitizing agents before and after abrasive/erosive challenge. Dentin discs from 42 healthy human third molars were obtained. Minimum Lp was measured after a smear layer simulation using #600 SiC paper and maximum Lp after an immersion in 0.5 M EDTA. The specimens were treated with different desensitizers: two varnishes (Clinpro XT Varnish-CV, Fluor Protector-FP), a paste (Desensibilize Nano P-NP) and a gel (Oxa Gel-OG). The Lp of each specimen was measured immediately after the desensitizers’ application. The discs were subjected to erosion/abrasion cycles for 7 days, with 0.5% citric acid solution (6x/day) and tooth brushing (3x/day). Lp was measured after the first, fourth and seventh day of the challenge. The data were analyzed by 3-way ANOVA with repeated measurements and by a Games-Howell test (α=5%). FP and CV did not show significant differences in Lp immediately after application until the 7th day (p<0.05). OG showed a significant increase in Lp after the 4th and 7th days. NP resulted in a significantly higher permeability compared to the other materials immediately after the application and after the 1st day of challenge. All the desensitizers reduced the dentin permeability immediately after application. However, only the varnishes were able to maintain the occlusive effect after the erosion/abrasion challenge.

Resumo O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a permeabilidade da dentina (Lp) usando diferentes agentes dessensibilizantes antes e depois de um desafio abrasivo/erosivo. Discos de dentina foram obtidos a partir 42 terceiros molares humanos. Lp mínima foi medida após uma simulação de smear layer usando lixa de SiC # 600 e a Lp máxima foi medida após imersão em EDTA 0,5 M. As amostras foram tratadas com diferentes dessensibilizantes: dois vernizes (Fluor Protector-FP, Clinpro XT Varnish-CV), uma pasta (Desensibilize Nano P-NP) e um gel (Oxa Gel-OG). A Lp de cada amostra foi medida imediatamente após a aplicação dos dessensibilizantes. Os discos foram submetidos a um ciclo de erosão/abrasão durante 7 dias, com uma solução de 0,5% de ácido cítrico (6x/dia) e escovação (3x/dia). Lp foi medida do primeiro ao sétimo dia do desafio. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA a 3 critérios com medidas repetidas e teste de Games-Howell (α=5%). FP e CV demonstraram Lp semelhante imediatamente depois da aplicação até 7 dias (p<0,05). OG apresentou um aumento significativo na Lp depois do 4º e 7º dias. NP resultou numa permeabilidade significativamente mais elevada comparada com a dos outros materiais imediatamente após a aplicação e após o primeiro dia de desafio. Todos os dessensibilizantes reduziram a permeabilidade da dentina imediatamente após a aplicação. No entanto, apenas os vernizes foram capazes de manter o efeito oclusivo após o desafio da erosão/abrasão.

Evaluación clínica de barniz de flúor en el manejo de la hipersensibilidad dentinaria / Clinical evaluation fluoride varnish in the management of dentin hypersensitivity

La Hipersensibilidad Dentinaria (HD) se define como un corto y fuerte dolor generado por la exposición de dentina, que surge de un estímulo químico, térmico, táctil u osmótico, el cual no puede catalogarse como una patología dental propiamente tal. La teoría hidrodinámica de Brännström es la más aceptada en la actualidad para explicar la etiopatogenia de esta afección. Muchos productos han sido elaborados con el fin de combatir la HD, pero no todos constan de la efectividad deseada para atenuarla. El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar la efectividad inmediata y mediata (posterior a 2 semanas), de un barniz de flúor (Flúor Protector®) utilizado en la problemática. El estudio es un ensayo clínico no controlado. La muestra consistió de 30 pacientes, sin distinción de género, de entre 20 a 60 años, atendidos en las clínicas de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Andrés Bello, cuyo diagnóstico fue HD, en al menos un diente, con recesión gingival de al menos 2 mm, la cual presento dentina expuesta desde la unión amelocementaria, y además que respondieron a 3 o más puntos en la Escala Numérica (EN), cuando fue aplicado el estímulo evaporativo. Los datos fueron recogidos, en una ficha diseñada para el estudio, la cual incluyo datos del paciente y 9 EN, con las cuales se cuantifico la percepción de dolor de los pacientes frente a 3 estímulos: evaporativo, táctil y térmico. Estadísticamente se utilizó análisis de tipo descriptivo y de varianza de Friedman. Se obtuvieron resultados estadísticamente significativos (p<0.05) en la disminución casi completa de la HD frente al tratamiento inmediato (mediana< 3), además de la mantenida reducción de la misma en el control posterior a 2 semanas de aplicada la terapia. En conclusión, la terapia con flúor barniz es efectiva en el tratamiento inmediato y mediato de la HD.

Dentin Hypersensitivity (DH) is defined as a short, sharp pain generated by exposure of dentin, which arises from a chemical stimuli, thermal, tactile or osmotic, which can't be categorized as a dental pathology as such. Brännström hydrodynamic theory is widely accepted today to explain the pathogenesis of this condition. Many products have been developed to combat DH, but not all consist of the desired effectiveness to attenuate. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness immediate and mediate (after two weeks), a fluoride varnish (Fluor Protector), used in the management of patients with this problem. The present study is an uncontrolled clinical trial. The sample consisted of 30 patients, regardless of gender, aged 20 to 60, treated at the clinics of the Faculty of Dentistry at the "Universidad Andres Bello", whose diagnosis was DH, in a least one tooth with gingival recession at least 2 mm, which exposed dentin present from the CEJ, and also responding to three of more points on the Numeric Scale (NS), when the stimulus was applied evaporative. Data were collected after approval and written informed consent, in a form designed for the study, which included data from the patient and 9 NS, which was quantified with pain perception of patients versus 3 stimuli: evaporative, touch and heat. For statistical analysis we used descriptive analysis and variance of Friedman. Regarding the 3 stimuli under study results were statistically significant (p< 0.05) decrease in the almost complete DH versus immediate treatment (median < 3), besides the maintained reduction thereof in the inspection after 2 weeks of therapy applied. In conclusion, treatment with fluoride varnish is effective in treating the immediate and mediate DH.

Clinical evaluation of the preventing effect of 4 anti-caries preparations on enamel decalcification in orthodontic treatment with fixed appliance / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the preventing effects of 4 anti-caries preparations on enamel demineralization in fixed appliance orthodontic treatment.Methods:200 patients treated with fixed appliance were included and randomly divided into 4 groups (n =50),the teeth were treated with fluoride-containing toothpaste,fluoride varnish,fluoride free toothpaste and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phoaphate(CPP-ACP) respectively.The enamel decalcification incidence was calculated after orthodontic treatment.Results:The incidence of enamel decalcification calculated by tooth number was 16.3％ in fluoride-containing toothpaste group,9.3％ in fluoride varnish group,21.9％ in fluoride free toothpaste and 8.5％ in CPP-ACP group(among groups,P ＜0.05;between CPP-ACP and fluoride varnish,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion:Fluoride containing preparation can prevent the enamel demineralization during the fixed appliance orthodontic treatment,CPP-ACP and fluoride varnish are more effective.

Remineralization ability of fluoride varnish containing tricalcium phosphate by time / 대한구강보건학회지

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of remineralization over time after application of fluoride varnish with and without tricalcium phosphate (TCP). METHODS: This in vitro study used extracted bovine lateral incisors without dental caries. Artificial lesions were created in the enamel specimens. The amount of mineral loss (ΔF(before)) was measured using quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF). Test fluoride varnishes (10 mg) were applied to the enamel surface of the specimen and dried for 4 min. No fluoride varnish was applied to the specimens in the control group. Each group was randomly assigned 12 specimens, and remineralization was allowed to occur to different time points (0.5, 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 h) in each group. Specimens were washed with distilled water and dried with compressed air for 3 s. ΔF(after) was determined using QLF. RESULTS: When fluoride varnish containing TCP was applied for up to 6 h, the amount of mineral loss significantly increased, and when non-TCP fluoride varnish was applied for up to 12 hours, the amount of mineral loss significantly increased (P<0.05). However, the amount of mineral loss was higher in the control group. The difference between ΔF(before) and ΔF(after) (ΔΔF) increased over time. There was a significant difference between the TCP group and the control group after 6 h. The non-TCP group showed a significant difference after 24 h compared to the control group. After 12 h, significant differences were observed in the TCP group compared to both the non-TCP and control groups. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the degree of remineralization increased gradually over time after fluoride varnish application compared to the control group. In particular, fluoride varnish containing TCP showed better remineralization capability than varnish without TCP.

Comparative evaluation of application of different fluoride varnishes on artificial early enamel lesion: An in vitro study

Introduction: In an attempt to manage noncavitated carious lesions noninvasively through remineralization, a range of novel fluoride varnishes with additional remineralizing agents have been made available for clinical application. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the remineralization potential of three commercially available varnishes on artificial enamel lesions. Materials and Methods: This in vitro study involves eighty intact enamel specimens prepared from premolars extracted for orthodontic purposes. After specimen preparation, the eighty samples were divided randomly into two groups (n = 40) for measurement of baseline surface Vickers microhardness and baseline calcium/phosphorus ratio (% weight) through EDAX testing. Thereafter, the specimens were subjected to demineralization for 96 h to induce initial enamel lesions and the measurements were repeated. Following demineralization, each of the two groups was divided randomly into four subgroups (n = 10) from which one was used as the control group and the others three were allotted to each of the three test varnishes. After varnish application, all the specimens were subjected to a pH cycling regimen that included alternative demineralization (3 h) and remineralization (21 h) daily, for 5 consecutive days. The Vickers microhardness and EDAX measurements were then repeated. Results: One-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey's tests were conducted for multiple group comparison. All the three commercially available varnishes were capable of remineralizing initial enamel lesions that were induced artificially. No difference was noted in the remineralizing efficacy of the varnishes despite their different compositions. MI Varnish™ (casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride varnish) showed slightly better recovery in surface microhardness as compared to the other two varnishes. Conclusion: All the varnishes used in this in vitro study are capable of reversing early enamel lesions.

Clinical Application of Duraphat Fluoride Varnish / 昆明医科大学学报

Duraphat fluoride varnish is a topical coating material applied to tooth surfaces composed of fluoride compound,film-forming material and volatile solvent and containing 5％ sodium fluoride (22,600 ppm Fluoride).Many studies have shown the effectiveness of Duraphat fluoride varnishes in inhibiting caries,reducing tooth mineralization and releasing hypersensitive dentine.This article aims to review the research on clinical application of Duraphat fluoride varnish