Protection of Demineralized Enamel Surfaces in Temporary Teeth Using Fluorinated Varnishes

Jumanca, Daniela; Galuscan, Atena; Podariu, Angela Codruta

Daniela Jumanca, Atena Galuscan, Angela Codruta Podariu

Protection of Demineralized Enamel Surfaces in Temporary Teeth Using Fluorinated Varnishes

Abstract:

Temporary teeth are often neglected because uninformed patients consider them less important since they are to be replaced anyway. That is the reason why dental enamel with its high mineral content, is susceptible for the demineralization process. Extracting temporary teeth before the normal replacement period is allowed only in certain situations when the normal development of permanent teeth is affected. Tooth remineralization may be performed in the dental practice using desensitizing gel or varnish applications. The aim of this paper was to prove the effectiveness of fluorination and desensitization products on temporary teeth. We used 30 temporary teeth extracted at the time of complete root lysis. Teeth were randomly classified into 3 groups of 10 and for each group a desensitizing fluorinated substance was chosen (Profluorid Varnish, Bifluorid 10 and FluoroDose). In order to assess results we performed SEM analysis. Varnishes are clinically proven to provide al least 25% caries prevention in moderate to high risk children, adolescents and adults when applied between 2 and 4 times annually. In the case of Bifluorid 10 which also contains CaF2 together with NaF, a more pronounced amorphic 5 µ layer may be observed on the enamel surface. A thicker layer does not represent a therapeutic benefit as fissures lead to an easier elimination from the treated surface thus failing to offer the required protection.

Keywords:
namel; fluorination; remineralization; varnish; SEM

Issue: 2016, Volume 67, Issue 4

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