In vitro and in situ caries-preventive effect of a new combined fluoride and calcium experimental nanocomposite solution

• Published in: Brazilian dental journal 2023-06, Vol.34 (3), p.119-128
• Main Authors: Leite, Karla Lorene de França, Martins, Mariana Leonel, Dias, Millene de Oliveira, Tavares, Fernanda Oliveira Miranda, Justino, Isabella Barbosa dos Santos, Cabral, Lúcio Mendes, Neves, Aline de Almeida, Cavalcanti, Yuri Wanderley, Maia, Lucianne Cople
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0103-6440; 1806-4760
• DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202305460

To assess the in vitro and in situ effect of experimental combined fluoride and calcium nanocomposite solutions on dental caries prevention. Nanocompound mesoporous silica (MS) with calcium (Ca) and sodium fluoride (NaF) - (MSCaNaF); MS with NaF (MSNaF), NaF solution (positive control), and deionized water (negative control - CG) were studied. The specimens (n=130) were submitted in vitro to a multispecies biofilm in the presence of 2% sucrose. After 24 h and 48 h, the culture medium pH, the percent of surface mineral loss (%SML), and lesion depth (ΔZ) were analyzed. In the in situ study, 10 volunteers participated in four phases of 7-days each. The products were applied on the specimens (n=240) before 20% sucrose solution drips. The polysaccharides (SEPS and IEPS), %SML and roughness (Sa) were evaluated. There was an in vitro decrease in pH values in 24h and 48h, compared to baseline. The MSCaNaF and MSNaF groups obtained lower values of %SML and ΔZ (p < 0.05) than CG and NaF after 24h and were similar to NaF after 48h (p0.05), while NaF was similar to CG (p>0.05). After 48h, the MSCaNaF and MSNaF reduced the %SML (p0.05). Regarding Sa, MSCaNaF was better than NaF for both periods (p