Research Article

Influence of Ultrapulsed CO2 Laser, before Application of Different Types of Fluoride, on the Increase of Microhardness of Enamel In Vitro

Table 1

Information of the materials.

Commercial nameCompositionFluoride ConcentrationManufacturerTime of contact: product/enamel

Fluoride Gel ®Acidulated sodium fluoride1.23%Sultan Topex, DFL1 min, after which it was removed with absorbent paper

Flugel ®NaF2%Sultan Topex, DFL1 min, after which it was removed with absorbent paper

Fluor Care®Acidulated sodium fluoride1.23%FGM1 min, after which it was removed with absorbent paper

Duraphat®NaF5%Colgate1 min, after which it was removed with absorbent paper

Demineralizing solutionH2O, KOH, CH 3COOH, C2H3NaO2, H3PO4, Ca pH 3.5 to 40.030 ppmFórmula & Ação PharmacypH cycling

Remineralizing solution (artificial saliva)H2O, HCL, KOH, CaCl2, (HOCH2)3CNH2, Ca, P, Tris buffer
pH 7
0.050 ppmFórmula & Ação PharmacypH cycling