although fluoridated toothpastes are among the most accessible fluoride sources for caries prevention, their remineralization potential remains questionable. this study sought to compare the effects of 5 different child formula dentifrices on remineralization of artificial primary enamel caries using a ph cycling model.twenty sound primary canine teeth were immersed in demineralizing solution f...

the aim of this study was to investigate the mechanical properties (flexural strength, micro-shear bond strength) and remineralizing potential of fissure sealants by adding various concentrations of β-tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles.this in-vitro study consisted of five experimental groups containing prepared nano-fisssure sealants (1-5 wt.% β-tcp nanoparticles) and two control groups contai...

objective: the use of sugar-free chewing gums has been reported to be highly effective in the prevention of dental caries. this study carried out to compare the effect of mastic gum and a xylitol chewing gum on remineralization of caries-like lesions. materials and methods: in this cross-over, single blinded, in situ study, first, artificial caries-like lesions were created in six extracted hum...

BACKGROUND In this paper, the characteristics of the early stage of dental caries are discussed and the methods we used to treat the early stage of dental caries to increase the number of caries-free patients are presented. Studies from in vitro to in situ experiments and a clinical study were carried out to support clinical remineralization therapy. METHODS AND RESULTS To clarify the effect ...

objective: tooth surface undergoes continuous remineralization and demineralization. the aim of this study was to compare the effect of caseinphosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (cpp-acp) paste and fluoride gel on the microhardness of demineralized enamel lesions.   methods: frothy eight specimens of premolar teeth were chosen and randomly divided to 4 groups of 12. after the initial mea...

dental caries is an infectious disease that can be prevented in several ways. the aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of sodium fluoride mouthrinse and nano- hydroxyapatite (nano-ha) for the remineralization of incipient caries.after obtaining different concentrations of nano-ha (0-2-5-10%), 60 sound premolars fixed in acrylic blocks were coated with nail polish except for one surface...

MID is of utmost importance in today's dental practice as it focuses on least invasive treatment options possible in order to minimize the tissue loss and patient discomfort. So MID is the key principle in remineralization of early carious lesions non invasively by advocating a therapeutic or biological approach rather than traditional surgical approach for early surface lesions. The aim of thi...

Minimal intervention is a key phrase in today's dental practice. Minimal intervention dentistry (MID) focuses on the least invasive treatment options possible in order to minimize tissue loss and patient discomfort. Concentrating mainly on prevention and early intervention of caries, MID's first basic principle is the remineralization of early carious lesions, advocating a biological or therape...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS A carious lesion is the accumulation of numerous episodes of de- and remineralization, rather than a unidirectional demineralization process. Tooth destruction can be arrested or reversed by the frequent delivery of fluoride or calcium/phosphorous ions to the tooth surface. The present study compared and evaluated the remineralization potential of sodium fluoride and bioacti...

the growing demand for enhanced esthetic appearance has led to great developments in bleaching products. the exposure of hard tissues of the tooth to bleaching agents can affect the roughness of the enamel surface. the freshly bleached enamel surface exposed to various surface treatments such as fluoride and other remineralizing agents have been assessed in this study. the aim of this experimen...