Influence of surfactant agents on acquired pellicle protector effect and sodium fluoride interaction during dental erosion development

Author(s)

Rayssa Ferreira Zanatta

• Document type: Doctoral Thesis
• Press: São José dos Campos. 2017-01-24.
• Institution: Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp). Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia. São José dos Campos
• Defense date: 2016-12-08
• Advisor: Alessandra Bühler Borges

Abstract

Dental erosion can be defined as a multifactorial process that induces tooth dissolution by intrinsic or extrinsic acids. Acquired pellicle is a film, free from bacteria, that covers all tooth tissues, and acts as a selective membrane that prevents direct contact of the acids with enamel/dentin surface. Dentifrices, frequently used in the biofilm control, have some constituents, such as surfactant agents, which influence on the adsorption of salivary proteins, and may directly affect the formation of salivary pellicle and the fluoride release on oral environment. Thus, it was verified the influence of surfactants over the protective effect of the acquired pellicle, and on the interaction of fluoride with enamel. Three different surfactants were tested (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate - SLS, Tween 20 – T20 and Cocoamidopropyl Betaine - CAPB), in 2 different concentrations (1.0% and 1.5%). Water was used as negative control. Bovine enamel samples were selected and submitted to an in vitro des/remineralization model with citric acid during 5 days, immersion in human saliva for acquired pellicle formation and immersion in the surfactant solutions, associated or not with sodium fluoride (NaF – 275ppm). A NaF solution was used as positive control. The surface wettability was determined by contact angle between water and the enamel using a tensiometer, and the acquired enamel pellicle formation was assessed using a spectrophotometer (FTIR). Initial erosion was defined by microhardness at the first cycle day (measured after the first acid, after treatment and after the second acid), and the structure loss was determined by profilometry. The KOH-soluble fluoride was also quantified after the end of the cycle. The surface energy analysis showed that only SLS and CAPB in both concentrations decreased the contact angle between enamel and water. Regarding the proteins quantification, no differences were found between the groups. Concerning initial erosion, microhardness data showed that all surfactants, in both concentrations, did not interfered with enamel remineralization, but 1% and 1,5% SLS interfered on NaF protective effect. 1% and 1,5% T20 and 1,5%, CAPB despite presenting some protective effect against new acid challenge, did not promote the same protection as NaF. Profilometry results showed that the 1% T20 promoted lower surface loss than at 1.5%, while 1% and 1.5% CAPB protected enamel compared to negative control group. However, no agent associated with NaF showed higher protection than the positive control. KOH-soluble fluoride analysis showed that all surfactants reduced the CaF2 adsorption over enamel surface. It can be concluded that the surfactants tested reduced the enamel contact angle (except for T20). The SLS decreased the protective potential of NaF associated with the pellicle in initial erosion and no agent tested interfered with the protective effect of NaF on enamel erosive wear. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/12069-5 - Influence of surfactant agents on acquired pellicle protector effect during dental erosion development
• Grantee: Rayssa Ferreira Zanatta
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate