In situ remineralization of enamel lesions using continuous versus intermittent fluoride application

Caries Res. 1993;27(6):455-60. doi: 10.1159/000261580.

Abstract

Remineralization of early enamel lesions was studied in situ using a F chewing gum or a F-releasing device (FRD). Enamel specimens with subsurface lesions were mounted in removable lower appliances in 6 adults. A F-free dentifrice was used for all regimens. Test groups chewed five sticks/day (0.1 mg F/stick), or one FRD (0.5 mg F/day) was mounted in the midline of the appliance. The microhardness was measured after the 21-day intraoral exposure, and in vitro acid resistance testing was performed. Separate specimens were used to measure F content or changes in mineral density. Comparable values for both F gum and FRDs were higher (p > 0.05) than controls for acid resistance testing and percent remineralization. The F content for FRDs exceeded that of both F gum and controls.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Analysis of Variance
  • Chewing Gum*
  • DMF Index
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Dental Enamel / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Fluorides, Topical / administration & dosage*
  • Fluorides, Topical / pharmacokinetics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tooth Demineralization / metabolism*
  • Tooth Remineralization / methods*

Substances

  • Chewing Gum
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Fluorides, Topical