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Biphasic Functions of Sodium Fluoride (NaF) in Soft and in Hard Periodontal Tissues

  • Xingzhi Wang
  • , Nitesh Tewari
  • , Fuyuki Sato
  • , Keiji Tanimoto
  • , Lakshmi Thangavelu
  • , Makoto Makishima
  • , Ujjal K. Bhawal
  • Nihon University
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
  • Shizuoka Cancer Center
  • Hiroshima University
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)

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Abstract

Sodium fluoride (NaF) is widely used in clinical dentistry. However, the administration of high or low concentrations of NaF has various functions in different tissues. Understanding the mechanisms of the different effects of NaF will help to optimize its use in clinical applications. Studies of NaF and epithelial cells, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and periodontal cells have suggested the significant roles of fluoride treatment. In this review, we summarize recent studies on the biphasic functions of NaF that are related to both soft and hard periodontal tissues, multiple diseases, and clinical dentistry.

Original languageEnglish
Article number962
JournalInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Epithelial cells
  • Fluoride
  • Mesenchymal stem cells
  • MiRNA
  • Osteoblasts
  • Osteoclasts
  • Periodontal disease

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