title: Effects of acidulated and neutral NaF solutions on bond strengths.
abstract: The application of topical fluoride after acid-etching substantially reduces the risk of enamel opacities and caries, but fluoride treatment can reduce strength of the enamel-adhesive interface to a measurable extent. In this in vitro study there was a slight reduction (statistically inconsequential) in bond strength with the use of 2.0% aqueous NaF. In contrast, two acidulated solutions tested here both showed marked reductions (ca. 25%) in bond strengths.
authors.affiliation: University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry, Memphis.
authors.forename: B D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Barcroft
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Childers
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D001840:Dental Bonding; D003738:Dental Cements; D003743:Dental Enamel; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements; D012969:Sodium Fluoride