Microhardness of bovine enamel after different fluoride application protocols
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Abstract
The aim of the present study was to evaluate microhardness, mineral recovery and the enamel surface after the application of topical fluoride to artificial dental caries. Twenty-five bovine enamel blocks were prepared for artificial caries-like lesions and randomly divided into five groups (n=5): untreated (C control), 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride gel (APG), 2% neutral fluoride gel (NFG), 1.23% acidulated fluoride mousse (AFM) and fluoride varnish (5% Duraphat, DFV). Knoop microhardness (KHN) was evaluated after 7 and 14 days of treatment as well as 1 week after 28 days of treatment. Electron and confocal microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy were performed. KHN data were treated with two-way ANOVA (material×time) and Tukey's test at a 5% significance level. Differences were found among groups over time (p<0.001). Microhardness varied after 7 and 14 days of treatment and remained stable 1 week after 28 days of treatment. Mineral recovery and enamel topography varied among groups, with the fluoride varnish achieving the most uniform topography.
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OpenAlex topics: Dental Health and Care Utilization · Dental Erosion and Treatment · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
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Department of Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho
Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odondologia
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