OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the uptake of fluoride ions on glass ionomer cements of manipulation mechanical and manual by a unique fluoride topical application. METHODOLOGY: The glass ionomer cements (GICs) Riva Self Cure® (RSC-SDI) and Ketac Molar Easymix® (KME-3M-ESPE) were tested with a control material (RC-composite resin ICE-SDI) after making ten specimens of each one (n = 30).These were weighed and stored in deionized water for measurements of fluoride release (specific electrode, Orion 9606-BN) into two periods, before (PI: 1, 2, 7 and 14 days) and after topical application of fluoride (PII: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 days). On the 15th day, five specimens of each material (n = 15) were submitted to a topical application of sodium fluoride to 2% or placebo gel of Natrosol (n = 15). RESULT: The high release of fluoride for both GICs occurred on the first day of the PI (KME = 13.44 ± 6.05; RSC = 6.88 ± 0.62) and the amount of fluoride released was similar for the PII (KME = 6.22 ± 0.80; RSC = 6.67 ± 1.63). The comparison between periods showed significant differences only for the KME with higher fluoride release in PI (p < 0.05) and no difference was detected between PI and PII (p > 0.05) for the RSC. The analysis of variance and the Tukey test (p < 0.05) indicated no significant differences between the materials before and after recharging. CONCLUSION: The GICs of manipulation mechanical and manual have similar ability to uptake fluoride ions when subjected to a single topical application of sodium fluoride to 2%.
Glass ionomer cements; fluoride; dental materials; sodium fluoride