Four topical fluoride agents were evaluated in vitro for their ability to form permanently bound fluoride. APF, NH4F, and Na2SnF6 formed soluble reaction products, while TiF4 did not. Surface coatings were present on those samples that showed higher levels of fluoride after washing.
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