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- Title
Titanium Tetrafluoride (TiF<sub>4</sub>) in the Treatment of Dental Erosion.
- Authors
Fonseca Mantilla, Taís; Moreira de Freitas, Patricia
- Abstract
Dental erosion is a multifactorial pathology that leads to dental substrate loss caused by its exposure to acids of non-bacterial origin. The process begins with a superficial demineralization of enamel, which, when continuously exposed to erosive solutions, can even lead to dentin exposure, causing aesthetic/functional problems to patients, besides increasing the chances of dentin hypersensitivity. Fluoride products, when applied onto dental surface, form a protective physical barrier, which also acts as F ions reservoir. However, against recurrent erosive challenges, this protection has limited effectiveness. Current literature has already proven the capacity of compounds containing polyvalent metal cations associated with fluorides, including titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4), to form more acid-resistant layers. The ability of the titanium ion to bind simultaneously to F ions and dental tissue allow the formation of a diffusion barrier on the tooth surface, known as glaze, which may protect it against acid demineralization. However, it is still necessary to establish an ideal clinical protocol involving the definition of factors capable of determining the success of the treatment, such as concentration, pH, excipient and form/period of application, as well as frequency for reapplication. The present critical review aims to provide a brief overview of TiF4's mechanisms of action and discuss the factors that may improve its protection capacity against dental erosion.
- Subjects
FLUORIDES; HYDROGEN-ion concentration; CUTANEOUS therapeutics; TOOTH erosion; TITANIUM; TOOTH demineralization; REMINERALIZATION (Teeth); TOOTH sensitivity; PREVENTION
- Publication
Journal of Health Sciences (2447-8938), 2017, Vol 19, Issue 4, p236
- ISSN
2447-8938
- Publication type
Article