Interaction of TiF4 varnish with enamel and hydroxyapatite and its effect on the de-remineralization of pre-demineralized enamel in situ

Author(s)

Lívia Picchi Comar

• Document type: Doctoral Thesis
• Press: Bauru.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru (FOB/SDB)
• Defense date: 2015-04-02

Examining board members

Ana Carolina Magalhães; Marilia Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf; Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem; Daniela Rios Honório; Jonas de Almeida Rodrigues

• Advisor: Ana Carolina Magalhães

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro effect of titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4) and sodium fluoride (NaF) varnishes (both with 0.95%, 1.95%, 2.45% F) treatment on the 1) F- release in deionized water and artificial saliva for 12h period; 2) types of compounds formed by the interaction with hydroxyapatite (in this case, solutions were tested instead of varnishes); 3) percentage of the elements on bovine and human, sound (S) and demineralized (DE), enamel surface; 4) F- uptake (CaF2 deposition) on human and bovine, S and DE, enamel surface. Additionally, 5) the effect of TiF4 and NaF varnishes on bovine enamel remineralization, in different in situ conditions, was assessed. In study 1, the F- release was measured by ion specific electrode. In study 2, HAP powder, produced by precipitation, was treated with fluoride solutions. The compounds formed were evaluated by infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. In studies 3 and 4, the surfaces treated with the varnishes were analyzed by SEM-EDAX and basic biopsies, respectively. Twenty volunteers (final n=17) participated of the in situ study with 3 crossover phases, in which they wore palatal appliances containing bovine demineralized enamel samples treated with TiF4, NaF or placebo varnishes. The samples were subjected to different de-remineralization conditions (presence or absence of plastic mesh and variation in frequency of application of 20% sucrose) and exposure to fluoride dentifrice. Themineral content and lesion depth were evaluated by transverse microradiography (TMR). 1) The TiF4 varnishes (1.95 and 2.45% F) released more F- compared to NaF varnishes in both water and artificial saliva, and significant difference was found in the first 6h (p<0.0001). 2) The TiF4 caused change in the HAP structure and induced the formation of new compounds such as TiO2 and Ti (HPO4)2. 3) The TiF4 varnishes induced the formation of a coating layer rich in Ti and F, with microcracks in its extension, on the enamel surface. Additionally, TiF4 (1.95 and 2.45% F) provided higher deposition of alkali-soluble Fluoride than NaF, especially on bovine enamel compared to human enamel. 4) Higher fluoride diposition was also seen on DE compared to S enamel (p<0.0001). 5) The TiF4 varnish (2.45% F) significantly increased the remineralization of artificial carious lesions compared to NaF, regardless of the severity of cariogenic challenge in situ. On the other hand, the remineralizing effect of NaF was dependent on the cariogenic condition (p<0.0001). Therefore, the TiF4 varnish is promising agent in the remineralization of incipient dental caries lesions, whose effect is related to the formation of a protective surface layer rich in Ti compounds and to the increase in fluoride deposition on the tooth enamel. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 11/11263-7 - Evaluation of TiF4 interaction with hydroxyapatite and enamel and the effect on the de-remineralization of artificial caries enamel lesion in situ
• Grantee: Livia Picchi Comar
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate