Analysis of fluoride concentration in solutions prepared at dispensing pharmacies
RSBO (Impr.)
;
8(3): 294-298, Jul.-Sep. 2011. tab
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Fluoride plays an important role in oral health promotion and is considered important in dental caries prevention both in children and adults. Fluoride is widely used at high-risk conditions of caries, when the use of fluoride-containing mouthwashes is recommended, considering that fluoride itself reduces the risk of dental caries. Objective: To evaluate the fluoride concentration in solutions prepared at different dispensing pharmacies in the city of Curitiba - PR, Brazil. Material and methods: The analysis of fluoride concentration was preformed through Ion Chromatography method (DIONEX). Results: The results obtained through this analysis showed that all solutions presented fluoride concentration above that required in the dentist's prescription, varying between 5.48% and 24.02% more fluoride, at absolute concentration. Conclusion: This finding highlights the increasing risk of fluoride acute intoxication in cases of accidental ingestion of the solution.
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Inglês
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RSBO (Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Positivo University/BR
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