Effect of waterborne fluoride on fluoride concentration and solubility of dental enamel.
Enamel F level and depth of acid etch were measured in 166 teeth from 8 communities with water F ranging from .07-5.0 ppm. Enamel F decreased progressively from the surface inward and was positively correlated with water F. Depth of acid etch was inversely related to enamel F and water F. Relationships between water F, enamel F and enamel solubility were most consistent at water F levels up to 1.0-2.0 ppm.
D000328:Adult; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000032:analysis* / Q000187:drug effects; D003747:Dental Enamel Solubility; D005459:Fluorides / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008875:Middle Aged; D010472:Perchlorates / Q000494:pharmacology; D014881:Water Supply / Q000032:analysis*
D010472:Perchlorates; D005459:Fluorides