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. 2008 Aug;16(4):238–244. doi: 10.1590/S1678-77572008000400003

TABLE 1. Reported salivary fluoride levels released by copolymer devices in animal studies.

Study (year) Model Duration Finding
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.