Year : 2024

Volume : Volume 15

Issue : Issue 5

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Dr. Snigdho Das
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Abstract

Aims: The aim of the study is to comparatively evaluate the remineralization potential of different agents on erosive lesions produced by the consumption of carbonated drinks. Materials and Methods: Hundred extracted human anterior teeth were selected and divided randomly and equally into four study groups: Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), CPP-ACP with fluoride (CPP-ACPF), β-tri calcium phosphate (β-TCP), bioactive glass (BG) and one control group. Samples were prepared by grinding 50–100 μm of enamel at the cervical third of the labial surface and were subjected to demineralization with a carbonated drink (cola-flavored). Samples in all study groups (except control) were treated with respective remineralizing agents for 7 days and were evaluated with an atomic force microscope for mean surface roughness (Rrms) at 3 stages: Baseline, demineralization, and remineralization cycle. Statistical analysis was performed at an alpha level of 5%. Results: All samples displayed a significant increase in Rrms values after the demineralization procedure followed by a reduction in surface roughness after the remineralization phase which was highest with β-TCP followed by BG, CPP-ACPF, and CPP-ACP remineralizing agent. Conclusion: Carbonated cola drinks produce demineralization of the exposed tooth surface. β-TCP remineralizing paste has comparatively better remineralizing capacity than BG and significantly better than CPP-ACPF and CPP-ACP.