Fluoride release from orthodontic cements - effect of specimen surface area and depth

Creanor, S., Al Harthy, N.S., Harper Gilmour, W., Foye, R.H., Rogers, I. and Millett, D.T. (2003) Fluoride release from orthodontic cements - effect of specimen surface area and depth. Journal of Dentistry, 31(1), 25 -32. (doi: 10.1016/S0300-5712(02)00087-8)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0300-5712(02)00087-8

Abstract

Objectives. To compare, in vitro, the fluoride release from a conventional glass ionomer cement (Ketac-Cem), a resin-modified glass ionomer cement (3M-Multicure) and a polyacid modified composite (Ultra Band-Lok) using a banded tooth model and a disc model with the same mean cement weight. Methods. Forty pairs of caries-free third molars were collected and divided into two groups, each of 20 teeth. One tooth from each pair was banded with Ketac-Cem and the other with Ultra Band-Lok or 3M-Multicure; the average band size for each cement group was the same. Two coats of nail varnish were painted on each tooth to within 1 mm of the band margin. Five discs (4.5 mm diameter and 2 mm depth) were prepared for each cement, these dimensions having been calculated so that the mean cement weight of the banded tooth model matched that of the disc model for each cement. The fluoride released into 2 ml of deionised water, from each banded tooth or disc, was measured at regular intervals over 30 days using an Orion ion-selective electrode connected to an ion analyser. Results. At 30 days, for both banded tooth and disc models, the mean cumulative fluoride release was greatest from 3M-Multicure followed by Ketac-Cem, which in turn released more fluoride than Ultra Band-Lok. These differences were all significant (p < 0.05). Despite having the same mean cement weight, the banded tooth model for Ketac-Cem and 3M-Multicure released approximately 3–4 times more cumulative fluoride than the disc model after 30 days (p < 001). For Ultra Band-Lok, both models released comparable levels of fluoride (p > 0.05). Conclusions. Cement type, specimen geometry and surface area appear to influence significantly fluoride release characteristics.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Creanor, Dr Stephen
Authors: Creanor, S., Al Harthy, N.S., Harper Gilmour, W., Foye, R.H., Rogers, I., and Millett, D.T.
Subjects:R Medicine > RK Dentistry
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
Journal Name:Journal of Dentistry
ISSN:0300-5712

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