The Effect of Topical Fluoride Agents on Fluoride Uptake and Surface Morphology

Abstract

Four topical fluoride agents were evaluated in vitro for their ability to form permanently bound fluoride. APF, NH4F, and Na₂SnF₆ formed soluble reaction products, while TiF₄ did not. Surface coatings were present on those samples that showed higher levels of fluoride after washing.

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