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The role of fluoride on the process of titanium corrosion in oral cavity

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Abstract

Titanium is known to possess excellent biocompatibility as a result of corrosion resistance, lack of allergenicity when compared with many other metals. Fluoride is well known as a specific and effective caries prophylactic agent and its systemic application has been recommended widely over recent decades. Nevertheless, high fluoride concentrations impair the corrosion resistance of titanium. The purpose of this article is to summarize the current data regarding the influence of fluoride on titanium corrosion process in the last 5 years. These data demonstrate noxious effects induced by high fluoride concentration as well as low pH in the oral cavity. Therefore, such conditions should be considered when prophylactic actions are administrated in patients containing titanium implants or other dental devices.

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  1. Department of Biosciences, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Av. Ana Costa, 95, Vila Mathias, Santos, SP, 11060-001, Brazil

    Flavia de Oliveira, Ana Claudia Muniz Renno & Daniel Araki Ribeiro

  2. Department of Pathology, Paulista Medical School, Federal University of São Paulo, UNIFESP, Santos, SP, Brazil

    Juliana Noguti & Daniel Araki Ribeiro

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Noguti, J., de Oliveira, F., Peres, R.C. et al. The role of fluoride on the process of titanium corrosion in oral cavity. Biometals 25, 859–862 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10534-012-9570-6

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Keywords

  • Titanium
  • Corrosion process
  • Fluoride
  • Oral cavity