Fluoride Availability in Saliva After Use of Sodium Fluoride or Monofluorophosphate Toothpastes

Summary

Considering the widespread use of sodium fluoride (NaF) and monofluorophosphate (MFP) based toothpastes, the present study aim to evaluate F availability in saliva after use of the top-selling Brazilian toothpastes. In a blind, crossover clinical trial study, volunteers will brush their teeth with one of the following toothpastes: 1) non-fluoride toothpaste (negative control group); 2) NaF/silica based toothpaste 3)MFP/calcium carbonate based toothpaste. After brushing, a rinse with purified water will be performed. Unstimulated saliva will be collected before and up to 60 min after brushing. Ionic fluoride and total soluble fluoride (corresponding to the sum of fluoride as ion and as MFP) will be determined after acid treatment of salivary samples to hydrolyze MFP. Fluoride will be determined using an ion selective electrode.

Timeline

Start

2011-08

Primary completion

2012-02

Completion

2012-03

Publications

• Background Cury JA, Tenuta LM, Ribeiro CC, Paes Leme AF. The importance of fluoride dentifrices to the current dental caries prevalence in Brazil. Braz Dent J. 2004;15(3):167-74. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402004000300001. Epub 2005 Mar 18.
• Background Ricomini Filho AP, Tenuta LM, Fernandes FS, Calvo AF, Kusano SC, Cury JA. Fluoride concentration in the top-selling Brazilian toothpastes purchased at different regions. Braz Dent J. 2012;23(1):45-8. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402012000100008.
• Background Cury JA, Oliveira MJ, Martins CC, Tenuta LM, Paiva SM. Available fluoride in toothpastes used by Brazilian children. Braz Dent J. 2010;21(5):396-400. doi: 10.1590/s0103-64402010000500003.
• Background Tenuta LM, Cury JA. Fluoride: its role in dentistry. Braz Oral Res. 2010;24 Suppl 1:9-17. doi: 10.1590/s1806-83242010000500003.
• Background Carrera CA, Giacaman RA, Munoz-Sandoval C, Cury JA. Total and soluble fluoride content in commercial dentifrices in Chile. Acta Odontol Scand. 2012 Dec;70(6):583-8. doi: 10.3109/00016357.2011.640287. Epub 2011 Dec 20.

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