Penetration of fluoride-containing self-gelling liquids into human molar occlusal fissures in vitro.
In this in vitro study the ability and speed of self-gelling liquid compositions to penetrate into fissures were evaluated. Two formulations containing either tetraethylsilicate, ammonium fluoride, and sodium lauryl sulfate or tetraethylsilicate, sodium fluoride, and cetylpyridinium chloride at different concentrations were used. It is shown that fissure penetration occurs when a certain minimum content of surface-active agent is present. Fissure penetration is achieved within 3-4 s, according to the fissure morphology.
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Dental School, Free University, Brussels, Belgium.
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D005459:Fluorides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008963:Molar; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology
D005782:Gels; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D005459:Fluorides