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Karger Publishers, Caries Research, 2(45), p. 142-147, 2011

DOI: 10.1159/000324805

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In vitro reduction of dental erosion by low-concentration TiF4 solutions

Journal article published in 2011 by A. M. Vieira, J. L. Ruben, E. M. Bronkhorst ORCID, M. C. D. N. J. M. Huysmans
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Abstract

The aims of this study were to compare daily versus single applications of low-concentration TiF<sub>4</sub> solutions for reduction of enamel erosion and to evaluate the enamel surface loss due to application of these solutions. Sixty bovine enamel samples were randomly divided into 2 groups: single versus daily treatment with TiF<sub>4</sub> solution (ST vs. DT), which were subdivided into 5 subgroups (n = 6): 0% (control); 0.1, 0.5, 0.75 and 1% TiF<sub>4</sub> concentration. Fluoride treatment was performed by immersing specimens in 10 ml of the TiF<sub>4</sub> solutions for 5 min and rinsing them with tap water for 30 s. ST specimens were treated once only, DT specimens were treated before each erosion cycle. All specimens were subjected to 4 erosion cycles: 6 immersions of 2 min in Sprite, tap water rinse for 1 min and storage in artificial saliva for 1.5 h. Erosive enamel loss was measured using light profilometry, after each fluoride treatment and each erosive cycle. The values of surface loss/gain at application of the TiF<sub>4</sub> solutions did not significantly differ from zero. At the end of the 4 erosion cycles, 0.5% showed the least (ST: 3.45 ± 0.27 µm, DT: 1.08 ± 1.69 µm) and 1% showed the most surface loss (ST: 4.87 ± 1.13 µm, DT: 6.56 ± 1.49 µm). A significant reduction of surface loss was found only for 0.5% DT (p = 0.009). Within the limitations of an in vitro study, it was concluded that multiple applications of a 0.5% TiF<sub>4</sub> solution significantly reduced enamel erosion in vitro and caused no enamel loss at application.