TABLE 1. Reported salivary fluoride levels released by copolymer devices in animal studies.
Study (year) | Model | Duration | Finding |
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Lewis, et al.28 (1977) | Rats | Months | Controlled F release |
Adderly, et al.3 (1981) | Primates | 1 month | Elevated salivary F |
Mirth, et al.36 (1983) | Rats | 1 month | Elevated salivary F |
Shern, et al.46 (1987) | Primates | 1 month | Elevated salivary F |
From: Al-Ibrahim NI. Unilateral versus bilateral placement of slow-release fluoride glass device. II. In vitro assessment of slow-release fluoride glass device [thesis]. Leeds(UK): University of Leeds; 2007.