OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of CPP-ACP containing fluoride varnish for remineralizing white spot lesions (WSLs) with four different quantitative methods. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four windows (3x3 mm) were created on the enamel surfaces of bovine incisor teeth. A control window was covered with nail varnish, and WSLs were created on the other windows (after demine...

OBJECTIVE In this paper we evaluated the effect of two fluoridated agents and Nd:YAG irradiation separately and in combination on dentine resistance to erosion. BACKGROUND DATA The morphological changes in dentin induced by laser treatment may reduce the progression of erosive lesions. Due to the possibility of a synergistic effect of laser with fluoride, this study was conducted. MATERIALS...

OBJECTIVES Laser irradiation has been suggested as an adjunct to traditional caries prevention methods. But little is known about the cariostatic effect of diode laser and most studies available are on permanent teeth.The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of diode laser irradiation combined with topical fluoride on enamel surface microhardness. MATERIALS AND METHODS F...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Screening and preventive interventions by primary care providers could improve outcomes related to early childhood caries. The objective of this study was to update the 2004 US Preventive Services Task Force systematic review on prevention of caries in children younger than 5 years of age. METHODS: Searching Medline and the Cochrane Library (through March 2013) and ref...

Background: The cause of cavities is initially due to roughness on the tooth surface, requiring fluoride varnish prevent caries, as applies a compound surface. Fluoride reacts with enamel surface form calcium and fluorapatite, thus making more resistant demineralization damage. Purpose: This study aims compare surfaces among three varnishes under acidic conditions. Methods: research method uses...

Xylitol is effective as a non-cariogenic sugar substitute. Habitual xylitol consumption appears to select for mutans streptococci (MS) with impaired adhesion properties, i.e., they shed easily to saliva from plaque. One hundred sixty-nine mother-child pairs participated in a two-year study exploring whether the mothers' xylitol consumption could be used to prevent mother-child transmission of m...

OBJECTIVE This in-vitro study was done to evaluate the effects of two different seal materials, Duraflor™ and Enamel Pro(®) Varnish, on enamel demineralization adjacent to orthodontic fixed appliances. METHODS Seventy-two extracted solid premolars were allocated to three groups as one control and two study groups after brackets were placed and bonded with Transbond™ XT. The control group rece...

Fluoride varnishes, both the first and second generations, are effective in inhibiting caries, especially children adolescents, by reducing it on average 43% for permanent teeth 37% deciduous teeth. The aim of this study was to evaluate dynamics vitro fluoride ion release from first- (Duraphat) second-generation (MI Varnish Embrace Varnish) varnishes impact type varnish, time its application pH...

laser irradiation has been suggested as an adjunct to traditional caries prevention methods. but little is known about the cariostatic effect of diode laser and most studies available are on permanent teeth.the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of diode laser irradiation combined with topical fluoride on enamel surface microhardness.forty-five primary teeth were used in...