Optimization of fluoride release by addition of flavor oils in fast release fluoride varnish

Caries is an infection that destroys teeth structure and is caused by cariogenic bacteria activated by carbohydrates. In 2018, it recorded that 93% of children aged 5 to 6 experience of caries disease. Topical therapy in the form of fluoride varnish is one of many ways to prevent caries on teeth. A variety of fluoride varnish with different flavor oil also has other fluoride release performance. This research conducts a study of fluoride varnish formulation using the addition of LorAnn Oils flavor oils with the following flavors: strawberry-kiwi, cinnamon roll, and marshmallow to find a variety with the highest fluoride release rate. The fluoride release test is done in four hours using a fluoride ion-selective electrode. The result proves that the density and concentration of the flavor oil used will impact fluoride ion release.