Orthodontic cements: Immediate protection and fluoride release

Rogério Lacerda dos SANTOS, Matheus Melo PITHON, Júlia Barbosa Pereira LEONARDO, Edna Lúcia Couto OBEROSLER, Delmo Santiago VAITSMAN, Antônio Carlos de Oliveira RUELLAS

Objectives: The objective of the authors was to evaluate fluoride release of 3 glass ionomer cements with immediate protection of fluoride varnish (Cavitine, SS White), divided into 3 groups: Group M (Meron, VOCO), Group V (Vidrion C, SS White) and Group KC (Ketac-Cem, 3M ESPE). Methods: Fluoride release was measured during 60 days by means of an ion-selective electrode connected to an ion analyzer. After 4 weeks, the test specimens were exposed to a solution of 0.221% sodium fluoride (1000 ppm of fluoride). Results: Results showed that the cements reached a maximum peak of fluoride release in a period of 24h. There was a statistically significant difference between the amount of fluoride released after the applications of fluoride among the groups from the 31st to 60th day (p> 0.05). Conclusion: The Vidrion C and Meron cements showed better performance to uptake and release fluoride when compared with Ketac-Cem cement.

Keywords: Glass ionomer cement. Fluoride release. Varnish.

How to cite: Santos RL, Pithon MM, Leonardo JBP, Oberosler ELC, Vaitsman DS, Ruellas ACO. Orthodontic cements: Immediate protection and fluoride release. Dental Press J Orthod. 2012 July-Aug;17(4):27-8.

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