Studies concerning the Antisolubility Effectiveness of Different Stannous Fluoride Prophylaxis Paste Mixtures

Abstract

Silex alone affords some effectiveness against enamel dissolution while lava pumice does not When silicone in mineral oil is added to silex, the effectiveness is slightly greater. Prophylaxis mixtures with various NaF concentrations gave less protection than SnF2. Aqueous SnF2 mixed with the prophylaxis abrasive is more effective than solid SnF2. The greatest antisolubility effectiveness results when a SnF2 containing prophylaxis paste, a SnF2 topical application and the SnF2-containing dentrifrice is used in combination with each other.