Effect of fluoride addition on the properties of dental alginate impression materials.
Fluoride-containing dental alginate impression materials can exert a considerable reduction in enamel solubility. The objective was to evaluate the effects of fluoride addition in the alginate impression materials on the properties and subsequent release of fluoride. Four experimental alginate impression materials were studied. Materials were mixed with distilled water (control) or 100-ppm fluoride solution. One or two percent NaF, or 1% SnF2 was added to the materials, which were mixed with distilled water. Fluoride release, flexibility, recovery from deformation, setting time, compressive strength and elastic modulus were determined in accordance with the ISO 1563 and ANSI/ADA Spec. 18. Fluoride release increased after addition of fluoride, and the released amount was 0.762-14.761 ppm. Addition of NaF or SnF2 resulted in higher fluoride release than the control group (p < 0.05). After fluoride addition, flexibility was 15.45-20.27%, and the recovery from deformation did not change except one material. Compressive strength after fluoride addition was 0.36-1.12 MPa. Addition of NaF or SnF2 in an alginate impression material may result in effective release of fluoride without deteriorating the properties of material itself.
Lee
Yong-Keun
YK
Department of Dental Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry and Intellectual Biointerface Engineering Center, Seoul National University, 28 Yeongeon-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul, Korea. ykleedm@snu.ac.kr
Lim
Bum-Soon
BS
Kim
Cheol-We
CW
D000464:Alginates; D019245:Compressive Strength; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D004548:Elasticity; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008422:Materials Testing; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014002:Tin Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000464:Alginates; D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D014002:Tin Fluorides; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D012969:Sodium Fluoride