ArticleBMC research notes2026
Protocols for minimizing artifacts in estimating dental fluoride uptake from F-varnishes.
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Abstract
introductionProper removal of fluoride varnish (FV) residue is essential to avoid interference in fluoride uptake measurements in research studies.
methodsThis study evaluated five FV removal protocols applied to inert slabs (n = 8 per group): (I) scalpel blade, (II) acetone-soaked cotton swab, (III) combination of I and II, (IV) II plus 30-s acetone wash, and (V) plastic spatula + II + three 10-s vortexed acetone washes. A water-soluble fluoride gel served as control. Alkali-soluble residual contaminant fluoride (RCF) was quantified.
results%RCF values were: I (3.35 ± 1.27)
conclusionThe combination of mechanical and chemical steps particularly with acetone and vortex washes minimize FV residues.
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