Table 1 The materials used in this study and their composition
Code | Material | Composition | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
fTCP − F − | Experimental paste | fTCP-free, NaF-free Silica-based paste: water, sorbitol, silicon dioxide, glycerin, polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, isopropyl methyl phenol, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, saccharin sodium | 3M, Tokyo, Japan |
fTCP + F − | Experimental paste | Silica-based paste with fTCP without NaF | 3M, Tokyo, Japan |
fTCP − F + | Experimental paste | Silica-based paste with 950 ppmF as NaF without fTCP | 3M, Tokyo, Japan |
fTCP + F + | Experimental paste | Silica-based paste with 950 ppm F as NaF and fTCP | 3M, Tokyo, Japan |