Penetration of fluoride-containing self-gelling liquids into human molar occlusal fissures in vitro

In this in vitro study the ability and speed of self-gelling liquid compositions to penetrate into fissures were evaluated. Two formulations containing either tetraethylsilicate, ammonium fluoride, and sodium lauryl sulfate or tetraethylsilicate, sodium fluoride, and cetylpyridinium chloride at diff...

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Published in:	Caries research Vol. 23; no. 5; p. 303
Main Authors:	Bottenberg, P, Slop, D, Coomans, D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 1989
Subjects:	Fluorides - pharmacology Gels Humans In Vitro Techniques Molar Pit and Fissure Sealants - pharmacology Surface-Active Agents Tooth - anatomy & histology
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Summary:	In this in vitro study the ability and speed of self-gelling liquid compositions to penetrate into fissures were evaluated. Two formulations containing either tetraethylsilicate, ammonium fluoride, and sodium lauryl sulfate or tetraethylsilicate, sodium fluoride, and cetylpyridinium chloride at different concentrations were used. It is shown that fissure penetration occurs when a certain minimum content of surface-active agent is present. Fissure penetration is achieved within 3-4 s, according to the fissure morphology.
ISSN:	0008-6568
DOI:	10.1159/000261197