In vitro effect of experimental nanocomposites solutions on the prevention of dental caries around orthodontic brackets

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro effect of a single application of experimental nanocomposite solutions on the prevention of dental caries around orthodontic brackets. The specimens were exposed to mesoporous silica (MS) nanocomposites containing fluoride by association with titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4) or sodium fluoride (NaF). Nanocomposites also could contain calcium and groups were described as MSCaTiF4, MSTiF4, MSCaNaF, MSNaF, and controls (TiF4, and NaF). Specimens were subjected to the formation of a multispecies biofilm to generate a cariogenic challenge. After 24h, both pH and total soluble fluoride concentration of the culture medium were assessed. Mineral loss was evaluated by percentage of surface mineral loss (%SML), mineral volume variation (ΔZ) of inner enamel and polarized light microscopy (PL). Linear (Ra) and volumetric (Sa) surface roughness and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) were used to assess enamel topography. Statistical analyses were conducted considering p<0.05. MSNaF had the highest value of culture medium pH after cariogenic challenge, similarly to MSTiF4. All nanocomposite solutions released less fluoride than their controls NaF and TiF4 (p<0.05). All nanocomposite solutions presented lower %SML compared to their respective control groups (p<0.05). Lower Ra, Sa and ΔZ were observed for experimental groups compared to TiF4 (p<0.05). The results were confirmed by PL and SEM analysis. The experimental nanocomposite solutions contributed for lower enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets.

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Main Authors:	Leite,Karla Lorene de França, Vieira,Thiago Isidro, Alexandria,Adílis Kalina, Silva,Raphael Ferreira da, Silva,Aline Saddock de Sá, Lopes,Ricardo Tadeu, Fonseca-Gonçalves,Andréa, Neves,Aline de Almeida, Cabral,Lúcio Mendes, Pithon,Matheus Melo, Cavalcanti,Yuri Wanderley, Maia,Lucianne Cople
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto 2021
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402021000400062
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