The influence of fluoride exposure on dentin mineralization using an in vitro organ culture model

Calcif Tissue Int. 2003 Nov;73(5):470-5. doi: 10.1007/s00223-003-0022-8. Epub 2003 Jul 30.

Abstract

This study aimed to characterize fluoride-induced alterations in dentin mineralization within a dentin-pulp organ culture system. Tooth sections derived from male Wistar rat incisors were cultured in Trowel-type culture for 14 days, in the presence of 0 mM, 1 mM, 3 mM and 6 mM sodium fluoride. Tooth sections were processed and analyzed for uptake of fluoride, its subsequent effect on dentin mineralization by tetracycline hydrochloride incorporation and mineral composition, expressed as calcium/phosphorous (Ca/P) ratios. Tetracycline hydrochloride incorporation was demonstrated to decrease with increased fluoride exposure, accompanied by significant increases in both Ca/P ratios and fluoride incorporation. These findings provide further evidence that the established alterations in dentin formation during fluorosis are a consequence of disruption to the mineralization process, and provide a model system with which to investigate further the potential role the extracellular matrix plays in inducing the apparent changes in mineral composition.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcification, Physiologic / drug effects*
  • Cariostatic Agents / toxicity*
  • Dentin / drug effects*
  • Dentin / metabolism
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Electron Probe Microanalysis
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Models, Biological
  • Odontoblasts / drug effects*
  • Odontoblasts / metabolism
  • Organ Culture Techniques
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar
  • Sodium Fluoride / toxicity*
  • Tetracycline / metabolism

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Sodium Fluoride
  • Tetracycline