This study presents near-field electrospinning (NFES) on flat and hollow cylindrical process to fabricate permanent piezoelectricity of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)/ multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) piezoelectric nanofibers. Then the mechanical properties of fibers were measured. PVDF is a potential piezoelectric polymer material combining desirable mechanical, thermal, electrical properties with excellent chemical resistance. The existing researches mostly focused on piezoelectric thin film process. However, the research of characteristic about piezoelectric fiber is little. The methods of measurement of the mechanical properties (Young¡¦s modulus, hardness, and tensile strength¡Belongation) of the electrospun PVDF/MWCN composite nanofiber were carried out by using nano-indention test (MTS Nanoindenter Windows XP System) and tensile test (Microforce Testing System). By setting electric field (1¡Ñ107 V/m), rotating velocity (900 rpm) of the hollow cylindrical glass tube on a motion X-Y stage (2 mm/sec) and PVDF solution concentration (16 wt%), and MWCNT (0.03 wt%), in-situ electric poling, mechanical stretching and morphology of PVDF nanofiber were demonstrated. After the experiments of nano-indention test and tensile strength test, it is suggested that the good mechanical properties in NFES on cylindrical process. The results show that the mechanical properties of composite nanofiber are better than the conventional NFES process. The Young¡¦s modulus of 16% PVDF fiber prepared by cylindrical process is 0.89 GPa and hardness is 26.5 MPa. The mechanical properties were increased 56.2% and 49.4% after adding 0.03% of MWCNT, corresponding to 1.39 GPa and 39.6 MPa. The tensile strength was increased 32.7% and elongation at breaking point was increased 35% after adding 0.03% MWCNT.

Thesis (M.S.)--Mississippi State University. Department of Chemical Engineering. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

The perovskite structure has an incredible versatility that results in myriad compounds with varied and eccentric behaviors. Perovskite oxides have been extensively studied and used for over 60 years. In order to expand on our already thorough knowledge of these compounds, it is necessary to use modern and creative experimental techniques. High-pressure synthesis and high oxygen-gas pressure annealing techniques are used to synthesize oxygen stoichiometric RNiO₃ (R = lanthanide). The particularly rich phase diagram of this compound allows for the study of the crossover from localized to itinerant electronic behavior and from an enhanced Pauli to a Curie-Weiss law paramagnetism. Single crystals of RFeO₃ are grown in order to analyze the spin canting in these antiferromagnetic samples. The size of the rare earth-cation is used to tune the magnitude of octahedral-tilt distortions. This tuning allows distinguishing between the two possible drivers for spin canting and weak ferromagnetism in these compounds, the octahedral-tilt-dependent single-ion anisotropy and the octahedral-tilt-independent Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction. Although it is a fluoride compound, KCuF₃ has been used as an analogue to transition-metal oxide perovskites such as LaMnO₃ because of the similarity of their orbital ordering. Through the use of high-temperature neutron diffraction, it is shown that the orbital ordering and Jahn-Teller distortion in this compound are not lifted at the predicted temperature. Another mechanism for orbital ordering is identified. La₂[subscript-x] Sr [subscript x] CuO₄ has long been of interest as the progenitor system of the highTc superconductors. Despite having an exceedingly well-studied phase diagram in the over-doped region of its superconducting dome, little is known about this system in the region x > 0.3 because of the difficulty of synthesizing fully oxygen-stoichiometric samples. With high-oxygen-gas-pressure annealing and high-pressure synthesis, the completion of the phase diagram up to x = 1.0 is attempted. Finally, like many iridates, post-Perovskite CaIrO₃ exhibits a very strong spinorbit coupling of its 5d electrons. Because its magnetism is very weak, traditional methods to measure the magnitude of its orbital moment and spin-orbit coupling, such as neutron powder diffraction, are not viable. In order to address this issue, direct measurement of the orbital moments was conducted by using x-ray absorption spectroscopy and x-ray magnetic circular dichroism techniques. / text

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Antisense oligodeoxynucleotides (asODNs) show strong binding and high selectivity and can be constructed to recognize specific cellular targets such as gene regulated mRNA. Radiolabelled asODNs have the potential to image gene expression through mRNA targeting and could be a valuable tool in the early assessment of outcome to cancer treatment. We have explored the potential of in vivo imaging of p21 gene expression, using fluorine-18 labelled asODNs ([18F]asODNs) and in vitro techniques, recognizing the relationship between the expression of this gene and resistance of cancer cells to radiation therapy. Radiolabelling of fully phosphorothioated, 20-mer ODNs was performed using the [18F]-labelled prosthetic group, 4-N-[18F]fluorobenzyl-2-bromoacetamide ([18F]FBBA). [18F]FBBA was first synthesized in an automated synthesis unit, resulting in a modest radiochemical yield. Methods to improve the yield were investigated using a metal catalyst-assisted borohydride exchange resin. Alkylation of [18F]FBBA to ODN resulted in radiochemical yields of 40%. Cellular uptake and retention studies were performed in human carcinoma cells expressing p21+/+ (HCT116) and the p21 knock-out cell line, 80S4, using both [18F]-labelled antisense and random sequence ODNs. Nonradioactive FBBA-labelled ODNs were used to evaluate the antisense effectiveness and distribution of the FBBA-modified ODNs. In vitro studies demonstrated that FBBA did not interfere with the antisense effect of ODNs against p21 mRNA; however, the probes required a transfection agent to observe an antisense effect. Cell fractionation studies with [18F]ODNs revealed increasing accumulation of liposome-transfected [18F]asODN in the cytoplasm of HCT116 cells over time. A biocompatible spermine-grafted block copolymer (SP) was subsequently evaluated as a potential vector to improve the delivery of [18F]asODN into cells. SP was shown to direct [F]-labelled ODNs to the cytoplasm, whereas naked [F]ODNs remained sequestered in vesicles, and liposome-transfected [F]ODNs localized mostly in the nucleus. Selective uptake and retention of [18F]asODN was observed in p21+/+ cells only when the probe was transfected with SP. Based on these studies, it can be concluded that [18F]asODNs have the potential to image gene expression, however the focus may need to be directed to find an appropriate vector which can rapidly deliver [18F]-labelled asODNs to the target tissue in vivo.

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T12:56:00Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Arquivototal.pdf: 1506813 bytes, checksum: 01a6e65a669f2f0616d92f5db1de2aaf (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-12-15 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of CPP-ACP in dental erosion control. For this purpose two studies. (1) The objective the first study was to evaluate in vitro the effect of pastes containing CPP-ACP and fluoride dentifrice in controlling dental erosion with or without abrasion. Eighty enamel blocks were divided into 10 groups (n = 8) according to the type of product used: MI Paste ® (G1/G6), Mi Paste Plus ® (G2/G7), Sensodyne Pro-Enamel ® (G3 / G8), Crest ® (G4/G9) and artificial saliva (G5/G10) and the experimental procedure: erosion with dripping with solution of the product (G1-G5) and erosion abrasion with dripping of the solution of the product (G6- G10). The specimens were subjected to simulated erosion using a soft drink as an agent of erosion, for three cycles of erosion of five minutes under constant agitation, for ten days. The surface roughness (Ra) was used to quantify the changes of the enamel surface eroded. For qualitative assessment of enamel was used SEM. There was a statistically significant difference (p <0.05) between groups G1-G4 in the control group G5 after the erosive challenge. The same occurred between groups G6-G9 and G10 when the erosion control was followed by abrasion. However, the products did not differ when they were compared in two conditions of erosion. In the evaluations of the SEM observed change in the surface of all experimental groups compared to healthy surface in each specimen surface. It can be concluded that the CPP-ACP and CPP-ACPF, showed ability to reduce the deleterious effects of erosion similar to fluoride toothpastes. (2) The objective of the second study was to evaluate in situ the effect of CPP-ACP incorporated into a chewing gum in reducing the increase of surface roughness of enamel after being subjected to erosive challenge with or without abrasion. This study presented a blind crossover design in which eight volunteers used intraoral palatal appliances containing six specimens. Each volunteer was subjected to three experimental periods of seven days each, with seven-day wash out between them. In each period were observed three conditions of erosion: erosion only, immediate erosion associated with brushing and erosion associated with brushing after an hour. The surface roughness (Ra, Rz and Rt) was used to analyze the surface changes. In all specimens there was an increase in roughness of enamel after the erosive challenges. Statistically significant difference was found between the experimental periods "no gum" and "gum with CPP-ACP" when erosion was followed by immediate brushing: Rz (p = 0.0148) and Rt (p = 0.036) and one hour after brushing Ra (p = 0.0312), Rz (p = 0.0264) and RT (p = 0.498). Among the three conditions of erosion in each period, the roughness values always followed the same pattern of presentation: erosion <erosion with abrasion after an hour <erosion with abrasion immediately, but there was no statistically significant difference. The data suggest that the use of chewing gum with CPP-ACP after ingestion of erosive beverages, contributes to reduction of dental enamel erosion, especially when the challenge is followed by the erosive abrasion. Thus, it is concluded that the CPP-ACP incorporated into folders or chewing gum was able to reduce the deleterious effects of dental erosion. / O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do CPP-ACP no controle da erosão dentária. Para isso foram realizados dois estudos 1 e 2. (1) O objetivo do estudo 1 foi avaliar in vitro o efeito de pastas contendo CPP-ACP e dentifrícios fluoretados no controle da erosão dentária associada ou não à abrasão. Oitenta blocos de esmalte foram distribuídos em 10 grupos (n=8) de acordo com o tipo do produto utilizado: Mi Paste®(G1/G6), Mi Paste Plus®(G2/G7), Sensodyne Pro-Esmalte®(G3/G8), Crest®(G4/G9) e saliva artificial (G5/G10) e do procedimento realizado: erosão seguida de gotejamento com solução do produto (G1-G5) e erosão seguida de abrasão com gotejamento da solução do produto (G6-G10). Os espécimes foram submetidos à simulação da erosão, utilizando um refrigerante à base de cola como agente erosivo. Foram realizados três ciclos erosivos de cinco minutos, sob constante agitação, durante dez dias. A rugosidade superficial (Ra) foi avaliada para quantificar as alterações superficiais do esmalte erodido. Para a avaliação qualitativa do esmalte foi usado o MEV. Houve diferença estatística significante (p<0,05) entre os grupos G1-G4 em relação ao grupo controle G5 após o desafio erosivo. O mesmo ocorreu entre os grupos G6-G9 e o controle G10 quando a erosão foi seguida da abrasão. Porém, os produtos não diferiram quando foram comparados entre si nas duas condições de erosão. Nas avaliações do MEV observou-se nítida alteração na lisura de superfície de todos os grupos experimentais em relação à superfície hígida em cada espécime. Pode-se concluir que o CPP-ACP e o CPP-ACPF, apresentaram capacidade de reduzir os efeitos deletérios da erosão semelhante aos dentifrícios fluoretados. (2) O objetivo do estudo 2 foi avaliar in situ o efeito do CPP-ACP incorporado em uma goma de mascar na redução do incremento de rugosidade superficial do esmalte dentário após ser submetido a desafio erosivo associado ou não à abrasão. Este estudo apresentou um desenho cruzado e cego em que oito voluntários utilizaram aparelhos intrabucais palatinos contendo seis espécimes. Cada voluntário foi submetido a três períodos experimentais, de sete dias cada, com wash out de sete dias entre eles. Em cada período foram observadas três condições de erosão: erosão somente, erosão associada à escovação imediata e erosão associada à escovação após uma hora. A rugosidade superficial (Ra, Rz e Rt) foi avaliada para análise das alterações superficiais. Em todos os espécimes houve incremento de rugosidade no esmalte após os desafios erosivos. Diferença estatística significativa foi encontrada entre os períodos experimentais sem goma e goma com CPP-ACP quando a erosão foi seguida da escovação imediata: Rz (p=0,0148) e Rt (p=0,036) e escovação após uma hora: Ra (p=0,0312), Rz (p=0,0264) e Rt (p=0,498). Entre as três condições de erosão em cada período, os valores de rugosidade seguiram sempre o mesmo padrão de apresentação: erosão < erosão seguida de abrasão após uma hora < erosão seguida de abrasão imediata, porém não houve diferença estatística significante. Os dados sugerem que o uso da goma de mascar com CPP-ACP após a ingestão de bebidas erosivas, contribui para redução da erosão dentária no esmalte, sobretudo quando o desafio erosivo é seguido da abrasão. Assim, conclui-se que o CPP-ACP incorporado em pastas ou em gomas de mascar foi capaz de reduzir os efeitos deletérios da erosão dentária.

Resumo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito da variação do pH da solução desmineralizante em modelo de ciclagem de pH na dureza de superfície, liberação de flúor e característica de superfície dos materiais restauradores: Ketac-Fil Plus, Vitremer, Fuji II LC, Freedom e Fluorofil. Foram confeccionados, para cada material, 34 corpos-de-prova que tiveram a dureza de superfície inicial (DSI) determinada após a confecção. A seguir, foram divididos em 5 grupos (n=30) de acordo com a variação de pH (4,3; 4,6; 5,0; 5,5 e 6,2) da solução desmineralizante e submetidos a períodos cíclicos em solução desmineralizante (Des-6 horas) e remineralizante (Re-18 horas) por 15 dias. Decorrido este período, verificou-se a dureza de superfície final (DSF) e a característica de superfície (n=24). As soluções armazenadas diariamente foram utilizadas para a determinação da concentração de flúor (Des+Re). As variáveis DSI, DSF e alteração de dureza de superfície (% ADS) foram submetidas à análise de variância e a liberação de flúor ao teste de Kruskal-Wallis (p<0,05). A variação do pH proporcionou relação direta quando se comparou a dureza e inversa para a liberação de flúor nos cimentos de ionômero de vidro. Para as resinas compostas modificadas por poliácidos foi verificada relação inversa para a liberação de flúor, não havendo correlação na dureza. A característica de superfície foi influenciada pela variação do pH, ficando mais evidente nos menores pHs, exceto para as resinas compostas modificadas por poliácidos. Baseados nos resultados, concluiu-se que a variação do pH da solução desmineralizante do modelo de ciclagem influenciou a liberação de flúor dos materiais testados. Essa variação alterou a dureza e a característica de superfície dos cimentos de ionômero de vidro, mas não das resinas compostas modificadas por poliácidos. / Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pH of the demineralizing solution in a cycling model on surface hardness, fluoride release and surface aspects of restorative materials (Ketac-Fil Plus, Vitremer, Fuji II LC, Freedom and Fluorofil). Thirty-four specimens of each material were made and surface hardness was measured. Then, the specimens were randomized in five groups (n=30), according to pH (4.3; 4.6; 5.0; 5.5; and 6.2) of the demineralizing solution and submitted to a cycling model during 15 days. The specimens remained in the demineralizing solution for 6 hours and in the remineralizing solution for 18 hours. After that, surface hardness was measured again and surface aspects were observed (n=24). Fluoride concentration was determined daily in all solutions (De+Re). Data from SMH (before and after pH-cycling) and %SMHC were analyzed by analysis of variance (p<0.05); Kruskal-Wallis test was carried out for the results of fluoride release. For glass ionomer cements, the variation of pH led to a direct relationship when hardness was compared and to an inverse relationship with regards to fluoride release. For polyacid-modified resin composites, an inverse relationship was found regarding fluoride release; no correlation was observed with regards to hardness. Surface aspect was influenced by pH variation: an acidic pH led to a greater alteration, except for polyacid-modified resin composites. It was possible to conclude that pH of the demineralizing solution did influence fluoride release from the tested materials. The pH variation altered hardness and surface aspects of glass ionomer cements, but it did not influence polyacid-modified resin composites in those analysis. / Orientador: Denise Pedrini / Coorientador: Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem / Mestre

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A primeira etapa consistiu em um estudo in vitro no qual foi testada a associação do polímero Carbopol ao Fluoreto de sódio (NaF) e Fluoreto de Sódio mais Cloreto de Estanho (NaF + Sn) quanto ao efeito remineralizante e protetor contra a erosão inicial, na presença da película adquirida. O teste de estabilidade de pH (pH stat) foi realizado, tratando cristais de hidroxiapatita com as soluções descritas, a fim de testar o potencial protetor dos componentes isolados ou associados, quanto à dissolução da hidroxiapatita, prevendo assim o potencial protetor das soluções testadas. Em seguida, espécimes cilíndricos em esmalte bovino polido (3 mm diâmetro) foram desmineralizados com ácido cítrico a 0,3% (pH 2,6) por 2 minutos (n=15). Os espécimes foram imersos em saliva humana por 2 horas para formação da película adquirida e foi então realizado o tratamento com as soluções experimentais por 2 minutos [NaF (500 ppm F), NaF + Carbopol (0,1%), NaF + Sn (500 ppm F + 800 ppm Sn), NaF + Sn + Carbopol], água deionizada (controle negativo) e solução comercial (Elmex – controle positivo). Uma nova imersão em saliva humana (2 h) foi realizada para remineralização, seguida por novo desafio ácido. A microdureza Knoop foi medida em diferentes tempos: inicial, após o primeiro desafio ácido, após a imersão nas soluções de tratamento (potencial de remineralização) e após o segundo desafio ácido (potencial protetor). Foi realizada uma nova imersão nas soluções-teste para mensuração do fluoreto solúvel em álcali da superfície do esmalte. Foram utilizados os testes ANOVA e Tukey (5%). Observou-se que a dissolução da hidroxiapatita foi menor nos grupos tratados com NaF + Sn + Carbopol se comparado aos demais grupos, resultado que corrobora com o maior potencial remineralizante e protetor, medidos por microdureza. A mensuração de flúor adsorvido na superfície também foi maior para o grupo com associação NaF + Sn + Carbopol comparado aos demais grupos. A segunda etapa foi um estudo in situ, realizado com as soluções experimentais que apresentaram o maior potencial protetor no estudo in vitro. Para tal, os espécimes em esmalte bovino polido foram divididos em três grupos (n=60): solução NaF + Sn (controle positivo), solução NaF + Sn + Carbopol, e água deionizada (controle negativo). Foi testado um modelo in situ em 3 fases. Quinze voluntários participaram do estudo. Em cada fase, os voluntários usaram um dispositivo palatal contendo 4 espécimes cada, sendo que dois foram submetidos a um ciclo de erosão e remineralização por 5 dias. Este ciclo consistiu na utilização dos dispositivos palatais por 2 horas para formação da película, seguido por imersão extra oral em ácido cítrico 1% (pH 2,3 - 5 minutos -4x/dia), com intervalos de 1 hora de exposição à saliva in situ entre os desafios, e tratamento com as soluções 2x/dia, por 1 minuto. Os outros dois espécimes foram submetidos à erosão/abrasão/remineralização, sendo a abrasão realizada 2x/dia, por 15 segundos com a escova elétrica ativa sobre os espécimes, antes dos tratamentos diários com as soluções e a erosão/remineralização conforme descrito. Ao final do experimento, a perda superficial (em μm) dos espécimes foi avaliada por perfilometria e os dados foram submetidos aos testes ANOVA dois fatores e Tukey (5%). Houve diferença entre os desafios (erosão e erosão+abrasão), assim como os tratamentos com soluções fluoretadas foram capazes de proteger o esmalte contra o desgaste erosivo, significantemente diferentes do controle negativo. Pode-se concluir que tanto para o estudo in vitro quanto para o estudo in situ a associação do NaF ao Sn e também estes ao Carbopol apresentaram resultados promissores diminuindo o desenvolvimento do desgaste erosivo. / The protective effect of fluoride against erosion has been related mainly to the formation of calcium fluoride deposits and the adsorption of fluoride ions on the dental surface, so it was hypothesized that the incorporation to the Carbopol 980 polymer could potentiate the protective effect of fluoride solutions in the control of the enamel erosive wear with the formation of a protective film. The proposal was divided in two stages. The first stage consisted of an in vitro study in which the association of Carbopol polymer to sodium fluoride (NaF) and sodium fluoride with tin chloride (NaF + Sn) was tested in the presence of acquired pellicle. The ph stat test was used to test the protective potential of these components isolated or associated, in relation to the dissolution of hydroxyapatite, thus predicting the protective potential of the solutions tested. The remineralizing and protective effect against initial erosion measured by microhardness was investigated. Cylindrical polished bovine enamel specimens (3 mm diameter) was prepared and demineralized with 0.3% citric acid (pH 2.6) for 2 minutes (n=15). The specimens were immersed in human saliva for 2 hours to allow acquired pellicle formation and then, treatment with experimental solutions for 2 minutes were performed [NaF (500 ppm F), NaF + Carbopol (0,1%), NaF + Sn (500 ppm F + 800 ppm Sn), NaF + Sn + Carbopol], deionized water (negative control) and comercial mouthrinse (Elmex – positive control). A new immersion in human saliva (2 h) for remineralization and then new acid challenge were performed. The Knoop microhardness was measured at different times: baseline, after the first acid challenge, after treatments (remineralization potential), and after second acid challenge (protective potential). Additionally, a new immersion in test solutions was conducted for the measurement of alkali-soluble fluoride on enamel surface. ANOVA and Tukey tests were applied (5%). It was observed that the dissolution of hydroxyapatite was lower in the groups treated with NaF + Sn + Carbopol compared to the other groups. This result was also observed with the remineralizing and protective potentials, measured by microhardness. The measurement of alkali-soluble fluoride on enamel surface was also higher to the NaF + Sn + Carbopol association group compared to the other groups. The second stage was an in situ study carried out with the experimental solutions that present the greatest protective potential in the previous in vitro study. For this, polished enamel specimens were divided into three groups (n = 60): NaF + Sn (positive control), NaF + Sn + Carbopol, and deionized water (negative control). An in situ model with three stages was tested. Fifteen volunteers participated in the study. In each phase, volunteers used a palatal appliance containing 4 specimens each, in which two were submitted to an erosion and remineralization cycle for 5 days. This cycle consisted of using the appliance for 2 hours for pellicle formation, followed by extra oral immersion in 1% citric acid (pH 2.3 - 5 minutes - 4x/day) with intervals of 1 hour of in situ saliva exposure between challenges and treatment with the solutions 2x/day for 1 minute. The other two specimens were subjected to erosion/abrasion/remineralization cycle, in which abrasion was performed 2x/day - 15 seconds, with active electric toothbrush, before the daily treatment with the solutions, and erosion/remineralization as previously described. At the end of the experiment, enamel surface loss (µm) was evaluated by profilometry and the data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (5%). There were differences between the challenges (erosion and erosion + abrasion), as well as treatments with fluoride solutions were able to protect the enamel against erosive wear, significantly different from the negative control. It can be concluded that for both the in vitro and the in situ study, the association of NaF to Sn, and these to Carbopol, presented promising results reducing the development of erosive wear. / FAPESP 2015/19585-4

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-11T19:27:46Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2011-02-25Bitstream added on 2014-06-13T20:17:09Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 picco_dcr_me_araca.pdf: 1215439 bytes, checksum: 0d577253d2a1dd44da70137ce267a807 (MD5) / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / Em pesquisa anterior, verificamos que ratos espontaneamente hipertensos (SHR) apresentam menor fluxo salivar estimulado que ratos normotensos Wistar, o que poderia levar ao maior índice de doença cárie nestes animais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito do tratamento crônico com fluoreto de sódio (NaF) nos parâmetros bioquímicos da saliva e plasma, nos ossos e na mineralização de dentes incisivos de SHR. Foram utilizados ratos Wistar e SHR aos 3 meses de vida. O tratamento foi feito com solução de NaF (20 ppm) por 30 dias, na água de beber. A medida da pressão arterial sistólica (PAS) foi realizada pelo método indireto de pletismografia de cauda. Para a coleta da saliva, o fluxo salivar foi estimulado com nitrato de pilocarpina e os animais foram colocados em prancha inclinada e a saliva coletada por 15 minutos. As concentrações salivares e plasmáticas de fluoreto foram determinadas com eletrodos específicos e as de cálcio utilizando um kit comercial específico. A determinação da concentração de proteínas totais foi realizada pelo método de Lowry e a atividade da amilase salivar utilizando kit comercial. A análise de flúor na superfície do fêmur foi feita pelo método direto e a análise no fêmur pelo método de Taves. A microdureza dos dentes incisivos foi determinada utilizando microdurômetro com penetrador tipo Knoop. Os resultados foram avaliados e a diferença estatística foi considerada quando p<0,05. A PAS e o peso dos animais não foram alterados pelo tratamento. O reduzido fluxo salivar de SHR apresentou-se aumentado em SHR tratados. A concentração de flúor na saliva e plasma aumentou com o tratamento em ratos Wistar, no entanto em SHR este aumento foi observado apenas no plasma. Apesar do aumento no fluxo... / In previous research we found that spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) have lower stimulated salivary flow than normotensive Wistar, which could lead to a higher rate of caries in these animals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of chronic treatment with sodium fluoride (NaF) in the biochemical parameters of saliva and plasma, bone and mineralization in incisor teeth of SHR. Were used SHR and Wistar rats at 3 months of life. The treatment was made with NaF solution (20 ppm) for 30 days in drinking water. The measurement of systolic blood pressure (SBP) was performed by the indirect method of tail plethysmography. To collect saliva, salivary flow was stimulated with pilocarpine nitrate and the animals were placed on an inclined board and saliva collected for 15 minutes. Salivary and plasma concentrations of fluoride were determined with specific electrodes and calcium using a specific commercial kit. The determination of total protein concentration was performed by the method of Lowry and salivary amylase activity using a commercial kit. The analysis of fluoride on the surface of the femur was made by the direct method and analysis in the femur by the method of Taves. The microhardness of incisors was determined using Knoop microhardness with indenter type. The results were evaluated and differences were considered when p <0.05. The SBP and the weight of the animals were not affected by treatment. The reduced salivary flow in SHR were enlarged in treated SHR. The fluoride concentration in saliva and plasma increased with treatment in Wistar rats, however, in SHR the increase was only observed in plasma. Despite the increase in salivary flow that occurs after treatment with NaF, the concentration of fluoride in saliva is not altered in SHR. The calcium concentration decreased in saliva and plasma in SHR group after treatment, what ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below)