Made available in DSpace on 2015-06-17T19:34:31Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2015-02-24. Added 1 bitstream(s) on 2015-06-18T12:48:42Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 000830067.pdf: 686939 bytes, checksum: 46eeca21ac0dfe7e427e217e49e52195 (MD5) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / Estudos recentes demonstraram que dentifrícios com concentração reduzida de fluoreto (DCRF, 550 μg F/g) suplementados com cálcio ou fosfato apresentam efetividade clínica semelhante à de um dentifrício convencional (DC, 1100 μg F/g). Entretanto, o mecanismo pelo qual estes compostos atuam nos processos de des- e remineralização ainda é incerto. O presente estudo avaliou a concentração de F e Ca no fluido do biofilme formado in situ sob desafio cariogênico após o uso de dentifrícios fluoretados, suplementados ou não com trimetafosfato de sódio (TMP) ou glicerofosfato de cálcio (CaGP). Voluntários (n=12) foram aleatoriamente divididos em 5 grupos, de acordo com os seguintes dentifrícios: Placebo (sem F, TMP ou CaGP), DC, DCRF sem suplementação (550F) e DCRF suplementado com 1% TMP (550F-TMP) ou 0,25% CaGP (550F-CaGP). Em cada fase, os voluntários utilizaram um dispositivo palatino contendo 4 blocos de esmalte bovino. O desafio cariogênico foi realizado com solução de sacarose 30%, 6 vezes ao dia. Na manhã do 8º dia, o biofilme foi coletado 1h e 12h após a escovação e desafio cariogênico. As análises de F e Ca foram realizadas com eletrodo invertido após tamponamento com TISAB III e por espectrofotometria (Arsenazo III), respectivamente. Os dados foram submetidos a ANOVA a 2 critérios (medidas repetidas) e teste de Student-Newman-Keuls (p<0,05). Uma relação dose-resposta entre as concentrações de F nos dentifrícios e no fluido do biofilme foi verificada. Diferenças significativas foram observadas nas concentrações de F no fluido do biofilme apenas 1 hora após o uso dos dentifrícios Placebo, 550F e DC, sem diferenças significativas entre 550F, 550F-CaGP e 550F-TMP. Não houve um padrão definido para as concentrações de Ca no fluido do biofilme, sendo os maiores valores observados para o Placebo e 550F-CaGP. Conclui-se... / Recent studies demonstrated that low fluoride dentifrices (LFD, 550 μg F/g) supplemented with calcium or phosphate have a similar effectiveness to a conventional dentifrice (CD, 1100 μg F/g). However, the mechanisms by which these compounds act on the de- and remineralization processes remain unclear. The present study evaluated fluoride (F) and calcium (Ca) concentrations in the biofilm fluid formed in situ under cariogenic challenge after using F dentifrices, supplemented or not with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) or calcium glycerophosphate (CaGP). Volunteers (n=12) were randomly divided into 5 groups according to the following toothpastes: Placebo (no F or CaGP, TMP), CD and LFD with no supplementation (550F) or supplemented with 1% TMP (550F-TMP) or 0.25% CaGP (550F-CaGP). In each phase, volunteers wore palatal appliances containing 4 bovine enamel blocks. The cariogenic challenge was produced using a 30% sucrose solution, 6 times a day. On the morning of the 8th day, biofilm samples were collected 1h and 12h after brushing and cariogenic challenge. F and Ca analyzes were performed with the inverted electrode after buffering with TISAB III and using the Arsenazo III method, respectively. Data were submitted to 2-way ANOVA (repeated measures) and Student-Newman-Keuls test (p<0.05). A dose-response relationship was verified between F concentrations in the dentifrices and those in the biofilm fluid. Significant differences were observed among Placebo, 550F and CD only 1 h after brushing, without statistical differences among 550F, 550F-TMP and 550F-CaGP. No defined trend was observed among the groups regarding Ca concentrations in the biofilm fluid, with the highest values found for Placebo and 500F-CaGP. It was concluded that the anticaries effects of LFDs supplemented with CaGP or TMP cannot be related to an increased availability of F and Ca in the biofilm fluid

Orientador: Juliano Pelim Pessan / Coorientador: Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem / Banca: Cristiane Duque / Banca: Thiago Cruvinel da Silva / Resumo: Estudos recentes demonstraram que dentifrícios com concentração reduzida de fluoreto (DCRF, 550 μg F/g) suplementados com cálcio ou fosfato apresentam efetividade clínica semelhante à de um dentifrício convencional (DC, 1100 μg F/g). Entretanto, o mecanismo pelo qual estes compostos atuam nos processos de des- e remineralização ainda é incerto. O presente estudo avaliou a concentração de F e Ca no fluido do biofilme formado in situ sob desafio cariogênico após o uso de dentifrícios fluoretados, suplementados ou não com trimetafosfato de sódio (TMP) ou glicerofosfato de cálcio (CaGP). Voluntários (n=12) foram aleatoriamente divididos em 5 grupos, de acordo com os seguintes dentifrícios: Placebo (sem F, TMP ou CaGP), DC, DCRF sem suplementação (550F) e DCRF suplementado com 1% TMP (550F-TMP) ou 0,25% CaGP (550F-CaGP). Em cada fase, os voluntários utilizaram um dispositivo palatino contendo 4 blocos de esmalte bovino. O desafio cariogênico foi realizado com solução de sacarose 30%, 6 vezes ao dia. Na manhã do 8º dia, o biofilme foi coletado 1h e 12h após a escovação e desafio cariogênico. As análises de F e Ca foram realizadas com eletrodo invertido após tamponamento com TISAB III e por espectrofotometria (Arsenazo III), respectivamente. Os dados foram submetidos a ANOVA a 2 critérios (medidas repetidas) e teste de Student-Newman-Keuls (p<0,05). Uma relação dose-resposta entre as concentrações de F nos dentifrícios e no fluido do biofilme foi verificada. Diferenças significativas foram observadas nas concentrações de F no fluido do biofilme apenas 1 hora após o uso dos dentifrícios Placebo, 550F e DC, sem diferenças significativas entre 550F, 550F-CaGP e 550F-TMP. Não houve um padrão definido para as concentrações de Ca no fluido do biofilme, sendo os maiores valores observados para o Placebo e 550F-CaGP. Conclui-se... / Abstract: Recent studies demonstrated that low fluoride dentifrices (LFD, 550 μg F/g) supplemented with calcium or phosphate have a similar effectiveness to a conventional dentifrice (CD, 1100 μg F/g). However, the mechanisms by which these compounds act on the de- and remineralization processes remain unclear. The present study evaluated fluoride (F) and calcium (Ca) concentrations in the biofilm fluid formed in situ under cariogenic challenge after using F dentifrices, supplemented or not with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) or calcium glycerophosphate (CaGP). Volunteers (n=12) were randomly divided into 5 groups according to the following toothpastes: Placebo (no F or CaGP, TMP), CD and LFD with no supplementation (550F) or supplemented with 1% TMP (550F-TMP) or 0.25% CaGP (550F-CaGP). In each phase, volunteers wore palatal appliances containing 4 bovine enamel blocks. The cariogenic challenge was produced using a 30% sucrose solution, 6 times a day. On the morning of the 8th day, biofilm samples were collected 1h and 12h after brushing and cariogenic challenge. F and Ca analyzes were performed with the inverted electrode after buffering with TISAB III and using the Arsenazo III method, respectively. Data were submitted to 2-way ANOVA (repeated measures) and Student-Newman-Keuls test (p<0.05). A dose-response relationship was verified between F concentrations in the dentifrices and those in the biofilm fluid. Significant differences were observed among Placebo, 550F and CD only 1 h after brushing, without statistical differences among 550F, 550F-TMP and 550F-CaGP. No defined trend was observed among the groups regarding Ca concentrations in the biofilm fluid, with the highest values found for Placebo and 500F-CaGP. It was concluded that the anticaries effects of LFDs supplemented with CaGP or TMP cannot be related to an increased availability of F and Ca in the biofilm fluid / Mestre

Orientador: Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem / Resumo: O objetivo do presente trabalho foi desenvolver metodologia para determinar a relação dose-resposta de produtos fluoretados utilizando esmalte bovino e modelo de ciclagem de pH. Os blocos de esmalte, previamente selecionados através de microdureza de superfície, foram submetidos ao tratamento diário com solução placebo e soluções de NaF a 275, 550, e 1100 ppm F. Foram realizados dois métodos in vitro de desafio cariogênico para verificar o potencial dos produtos fluoretados para inibir a perda mineral (Des>Re) e a capacidade para promover a remineralização (Re>Des). Fatores de influência nas lesões in vitro produzidas no esmalte de dente bovino, como tempo de desmineralização e pH, tempo de remineralização, composição das soluções desmineralizadoras e remineralizadoras, freqüência e tempo de aplicação das soluções fluoretadas e duração da ciclagem foram O alterados para o estabelecimento de metodologia sensível, a partir dos modelos de Ten Cate & Duijsters (1982) e Featherstone et al. (1986). Após, realizou-se o cálculo da variação da microdureza de superfície, percentagem de volume mineral e flúor presente no esmalte. Testes paramétricos e não-paramétricos e análise de regressão foram utilizados para determinar relação dose-resposta entre os tratamentos realizados. As modificações propostas proporcionaram padronização das metodologias atingindo um alto nível de precisão, evidenciando relação dose-resposta entre os tratamentos em termos de flúor presente no esmalte, microdureza de superfície e percentagem de volume mineral em secção longitudinal. / Abstract: The aim of the present study was to establish methodology for verification of fluoride product dose-response relationship using a bovine enamel and pH-cycling model. Enamel blocks, previously selected in regards to surface microhardness, were submitted to daily treatment with placebo and NaF solutions (275, 550 and 1100 ppm F). Two in vitro methods of cariogenic challenge were performed to verify the potential of fluoride products to inhibit mineral loss and the ability to promote remineralization. Factors influencing in vitro bovine enamel lesions (time and pH of demineralization, time of remineralization, composition of demineralization and remineralization solutions, frequency and time of application of treatment solutions, and pHcycling duration) were altered for the establishment of a sensitive methodology, based on the studies of Ten Cate & Duijsters (1982) e Featherstone et al. (1986). Then, surface microhardness changes, % mineral volume and enamel's fluoride were calculated. Parametric and non-parametric tests and regression analysis were applied to establish dose-response relationship among different treatment groups. The proposed models provided for improvement in standardization of methods leading to a higher level of precision, demonstrating dose-response between treatments in regards to enamel's fluoride, surface microhardness and % mineral volume. / Mestre

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Orientador: Cínthia Pereira Machado Tabchoury / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-22T12:40:26Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Ratti_Alhethea_M.pdf: 1121819 bytes, checksum: a54970b6cf563d718f1c4c3457974651 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013 / Resumo: Considerando que dentifrícios de alta concentração de flúor (F) têm sido recomendados para reversão de lesões cariosas radiculares e que inexiste um modelo in vitro de ciclagens de pH que mostre efeito dose-resposta desses dentifrícios em dentina radicular, o objetivo do presente estudo foi desenvolver um modelo de ciclagens de pH para avaliação do potencial anticárie de dentifrício de alta concentração de F na inibição à desmineralização de dentina radicular. Foi realizado um estudo in vitro de ciclagens de pH por meio de dois experimentos. As unidades experimentais foram blocos de dentina bovina hígida, selecionados a partir dos valores de dureza de superfície. O regime de ciclagens de pH teve duração de 10 dias, e os blocos dentais foram mantidos diariamente por 6 h na solução desmineralizante e aproximadamente 18 h na solução remineralizante a 37?C. No primeiro experimento, para validação do modelo quanto ao efeito dose resposta ao F, soluções fluoretadas nas concentrações de 0, 50, 150, 450 e 1350 ?g F/mL foram utilizadas, simulando a diluição de dentifrícios fluoretados de baixa, alta e concentração convencional de F na saliva durante a escovação. Duas vezes por dia, antes e após a imersão na solução desmineralizante, os blocos dentais foram mantidos sob agitação por 5 min em temperatura ambiente nas soluções de tratamento descritas acima. O potencial anticárie do dentifrício de alta concentração de F foi avaliado em um segundo experimento, usando o modelo testado nas mesmas condições anteriormente descritas. Blocos dentais foram aleatoriamente divididos em 4 grupos de tratamento: dentifrício não fluoretado (DNF; controle negativo) e dentifrícios fluoretados comerciais contendo 500, 1100 e 5000 ?g de F/g. Todos os dentifrícios apresentavam a mesma formulação (NaF e sílica) e foram utilizados 2 vezes por dia na forma de suspensão na proporção 1:3 (dentifrício/água purificada). No primeiro experimento, as médias e desvios-padrão dos valores de área de lesão (?S; kg/mm2 x ?m; n=15) para os grupos tratados com água purificada e soluções contendo 50, 150, 450 e 1350 ?g F/mL foram respectivamente 1320,6± 298,6a; 1022,8 ± 317,7b; 748,9± 240,9b; 466,8 ± 246,3c e 163,1 ± 117,1d kg/mm2 x ?m. Quanto à concentração de F total na dentina (F total; ?g F/cm2; n=8), foram observados valores crescentes quanto maior a concentração de F nas soluções de tratamento (17,7 ± 3,6a; 27,3 ± 3,4ab; 33,1 ± 5,7bc; 41,3 ± 8,0cd e 52,6 ± 15,2d ?g F/cm2). No segundo experimento, as médias dos valores de ?S (n=12) para os grupos tratados com DNF, 500, 1100 e 5000 ?g F/g foram respectivamente 1328,1 ± 450,9a; 761,6 ± 308,8b; 705,6 ± 243,9b e 234,2 ± 198,0c kg/mm2 x ?m. Quanto à análise de F total na dentina no 2o experimento (n=8), as médias foram 10,2 ± 2,0a; 29,4 ± 6,4b; 34,3 ± 7,5b e 49,1 ± 7,3c ?g F/cm2. Conclui-se que o modelo in vitro de ciclagens de pH desenvolvido utilizando dentina radicular bovina apresentou efeito dose-resposta ao F e também foi capaz de avaliar o potencial anticárie de dentifrício de alta concentração de F / Abstract: Considering high-F toothpaste have been recommended for reversal of root caries lesions and the lack of an in vitro model of pH-cycling showing dose-response effect for high-fluoride (F) toothpastes in root dentin, the objective of this study was to develop a pH cycling model for assessing the potential of high-F toothpaste on the inhibition of root dentin demineralization. An in vitro study using a pH-cycling regimen was conducted in two experiments. The experimental units were blocks of bovine dentin, which were selected from the surface hardness values. The pH-cycling regimen lasted for 10 days, and the dentin blocks were kept for 6 h in a demineralizing solution and approximately 18 h in a remineralizing solution at 37°C each day. In the first experiment, F solutions at the concentrations of 0, 50, 150, 450 and 1350 ?g F/mL were used to validate the model with regard to the dose-response effect to fluoride. Twice daily, before and after the immersion in the demineralizing solution, the dental blocks were kept under agitation for 5 min at room temperature in treatment solutions described above. The anti-caries potential of a high-F dentifrice was evaluated in a second experiment, using the model tested under the same conditions previously described. Dentin blocks were randomly divided into 4 treatment groups: non-fluoride toothpaste (negative control) and fluoride toothpastes containing 500, 1100 and 5000 ?g F/g. All toothpastes had the same formulation (NaF and silica) and were used twice daily as a suspension in the ratio 1:3 (dentifrice/purified water). In the first experiment, the mean values of lesion area (?S; kg/mm2 x ?m; n=15) for the groups treated with purified water and solutions containing 50, 150, 450 and 1350 mg F / mL were respectively 1320.6 ± 298.6a; 1022.8 ± 317.7b, 748.9 ± 240.9b, 466.8 ± 246.3c and 163.1 ± 117.1d kg/mm2 x ?m. For total F concentration in dentin (?g F/cm2; n=8), higher values were observed as the concentration of F in treatment solutions increased (17.4 ± 3.6a; 27.3 ± 3.4ab; 33.1 ± 5.7bc; 41.3 ± 8.0cd and 52.6 ± 15.2d ?g F/cm2). In the second experiment, the mean values of ?S (n=12) for the groups treated with non-fluoride toothpaste, 500, 1100 and 5000 ?g F/g were respectively 1328.1 ± 450.9a; 761.6 ± 308.8b; 705.6 ± 243.9b and 234.2 ± 198.0c. In the analysis of total F present in dentin (n=8) in the second experiment, the mean values were 10.2 ± 2.0a; 29.4 ± 6.4b; 34.3 ± 7.5b and 49.1 ± 7.3c. We conclude that the in vitro model developed using pH-cycling in bovine root dentine showed a dose-response effect for fluoride and was also able to assess the anticaries potential of high-fluoride toothpastes / Mestrado / Cariologia / Mestra em Odontologia

Monomeric and polymeric fluoroalkyl sulfonyl fluorides, sulfonate salts and sulfonic acids have qualities desirable for use as electrolytes in alternative energy sources such as fuel cells and solid polymer electrolyte lithium batteries. Since the nature of the fluoroalkyl group affects the properties of these compounds, new monomeric and polymeric fluoroalkyl sulfonyl fluorides, sulfonate salts and sulfonic acids were prepared in this work. Simple compounds prepared in this work were: the fluoroalkyl sulfonyl fluorides, sulfonate salts and sulfonic acid CHF (OCF₂CF2SO₂ F)₂ CF₂(OCF₂CF₂SO₂F) ₂ CH₂(OCF₂CF₂SO3Na) ₂ CF₂(OCF₂CF₂SO3 ) ₂Ca , CF₂(OCF₂CF₂SO3H) ₂ prepared by means of electrochemical fluorination; FC (CF3 ) ₂OCH₂CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F prepared using the adduct of hexafluoroacetone and silver fluoride; CH₃OCF₂CF₂SO₂F prepared as a substrate for free-radical substitution reactions of fluorinated species; and the pentafluorosulfur lithium sulfonate salts SFsCHFSO₃Li and SFsCF₂SO₃Li. Novel compounds containing both alcohol and fluoroalkyl sulfonyl functional groups were prepared: the chlorohydrin ClCH₂CH (OH) CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F; the benzyl ethers HOCH₂CH (OCH₂C6Hs) CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F and C6HsCH₂OCH₂CH (OH) CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F as a product mixture; and the diol HOCH₂CH (OH) CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F. The diol was found to be a useful synthon for the preparation of two polymeric fluoroalkyl sulfonyl fluorides: the polyester [C (O)CF₂CF₂CF₂ C (O) OCH₂CH (CH₂OCF₂) CF₂SO₂F] O]n by reaction with perfluoroglutaric anhydride and a polyurethane formed with 1,6-diisocyanohexane. Other polymeric compounds prepared were: the sulfonyl fluoride, sulfonate salt and sulfonic acid [OCH₂CH (CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F)]n, [OCH₂CH (CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₃Na)]n, and [OCH₂CH (CH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₃H)]n prepared by homopolymerization of the epoxide OCH₂CHCH₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F; a cross-linked copolymer of the same epoxide; and the fluoroalkyl sulfonyl fluoride polyacrylat [-CH₂-CH-(CO₂CH₂CH₂CF₂CF₂OCF₂CF₂SO₂F)]n prepared from the acrylate ester H₂C=CHC (O) OCH₂CH₂CF₂SO₂F. ¹H, ¹⁹F and ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, melting point or boiling point, elemental analysis, contact angles, optical clarity, refractive index, and specific conductivity were among the techniques used to characterize the compounds.

<p>In recent years, sulfonyl fluorides have garnered significant attention in the synthetic organic and biochemical communities. Sulfonyl fluorides exhibit unique reactivity, as nucleophilic addition to the sulfur atom and subsequent elimination of fluoride only occurs under specific reaction conditions (otherwise known as SuFEx). Due to their inherent stability, sulfonyl fluorides are commonly used as biochemical probes to elucidate the structure of proteins. Sulfonyl fluorides also hold promise as irreversible covalent inhibitors. Despite the many potential applications of sulfonyl fluorides, methods to access this functional group remain underdeveloped, often requiring complex starting materials, or the use of hazardous reagents.</p> <p>Electrochemistry offers an attractive alternative to standard preparations of sulfonyl fluorides. Chapter 1 provides an overview of modern methods employed to synthesize sulfonyl fluorides, as well as key developments in synthetic organic electrochemistry. Chapter 1 closes with how the standardization of electrochemical reactions has allowed synthetic organic chemists to accurately reproduce electrochemical transformations.</p> <p>In Chapter 2, we developed an electrochemical method to access sulfonyl fluorides. The developed method operates by subjecting sulfones to electrochemical conditions, which initiates fragmentation of C–S bonds, and subsequent fluorination of a radical intermediate to realize the sulfonyl fluoride functional group. Early optimization focused on the synthesis of an optimal leaving group to bias the system towards formation of the desired sulfonyl fluoride in the presence of AgF₂. Once a leaving group was established, Lewis acids were screened in an attempt to activate the sulfone for substitution. Lewis acidic additives were later determined to serve as sacrificial oxidants as they did not chelate the sulfone starting materials. Reactions were run in divided and undivided electrochemical cells depending on the fluorinating reagent. Reactions with AgF₂ were run in an undivided electrochemical cell to prevent cathodic plating of Ag⁰. However, comparable results were achieved in an undivided electrochemical cell if AgF₂ was replaced with Selectfluor. Investigation into the incorporation of the leaving group into other substrates is ongoing. We hope to further develop this methodology to access complex sulfonyl fluorides and encourage the development of electrochemical methods in synthetic organic chemistry.</p>

<p> The crystal structures of five ternary oxides and fluorides have been determined. It is shown that the gross features of these structures and the coordination of the atoms can be described in terms of the theory of close-packing of spheres. However, in each of the structures there appear cations whose coordination cannot be uniquely predicted, as the cation-anion radius ratios are close to the critical value for transition from one coordination to another.</p> / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The F19 NMR spectrum of SF4 at - 101° C has been assigned as an A2B2 type spectrum, rather than A2X2 as previously reported. Sulphur and boron isotope effects on F19 NMR spectra have been observed for the first time and a new silicon isotope effect has been measured. An expression has been derived for the shape of the spectrum of a nucleus of spin I = 1/2 spin-spin coupled to a nucleus of spin I = 3/2 which is undergoing quadrupole relaxation. The derived expression is used to interpret the F19 spectra of BF3 and Cl03F over a wide temperature range. A new compound, IOF5, has been prepared, and identified by means of its F19 NMR spectrum. / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Fluoride has been used in the treatment of osteoporosis because of its apparent ability to directly initiate bone formation. However, fluoride's therapeutic efficacy is controversial. Clinical trials in the range of 50 to 75 mg/day demonstrated severe side effects and a lack of consistent therapeutic benefits. Animal studies have not fully proven a positive effect of fluoride on bone strength. The objective of this study was to determine the histomorphometric changes in the cortical bone of rabbits caused by high doses of fluoride. The hypothesis was that high-dose fluoride intake enhances bone modeling and inhibits bone remodeling. Twenty-four young adult (four months old) female, Dutch Belted rabbits were randomly divided in two groups. The control group received no fluoride in their drinking water, while the experimental group received 100-ppm fluoride. Both groups received approximately 12-ppm fluoride in their food. A pair of tetracycline labels was given two weeks apart before initiation of the experiment. Fluoride treatment was given for six months. A terminal pair of calcein green labels was given before the animals were euthanized. Histomorphometric measurements were made using stereological point-hit and linear-intercept methods. The histomorphometric findings were correlated with fluoride serum and bone levels and also with strength tests. The study demonstrated that fluoride increases bone modeling by increasing periosteal bone apposition and endosteal bone resorption. The net effect of fluoride was an enlargement of the cortical bone and bone marrow and, therefore, the total tissue cross-section. However, the observed increase in bone mass produced by fluoride did not have a positive effect on the mechanical properties of bone. Fluoride did not produce a change in the primary histomorphometric parameters of osteoid surface (OS/BS%) or mineralizing surface (MS/BS%). Fluoride treatment produced an increase in the cortical periosteal modified mineral apposition rate (CPMAR). The remaining dynamic indices (i.e. endosteal MAR, remodeling MAR, cortical endosteal BFR and total BFR, activation frequency and formation period) were not affected by fluoride. The study failed to show an inhibitory effect of fluoride on bone remodeling.