Remineralization Potential of Three Tooth Pastes on Enamel Caries

Abstract

BACKGROUND:Different formulations of dentifrices exist in the market. Usually, single toothpaste is used by all family members including children. There is a big concern of fluoride ingestion with the toothpaste containing high fluoride content in children. Recently, new toothpaste (including toothpaste) with remineralization potential without fluoride content has been formulated.AIM:There is an urgent need to compare remineralization potential of this new formulation with the exiting dentifrices. Therefore, the present study has been undertaken to assess and compare the remineralization potential of three dentifrices with different compositions on artificially induced carious lesions in vitro by using scanning electron microscopy and polarised light microscopy.MATERIALS AND METHODS:The present in vitro study was conducted on 21 healthy extracted primary central incisor teeth surfaces, which were divided into three groups and were treated by three different dentifrices. Artificial demineralization was followed by remineralization using dentifrice slurry as per the group distribution. All the samples were studied for remineralization by using scanning electron microscopy and polarised light microscopy. Data were analysed using SPSS version 11 software.RESULTS:A significant difference was found between the remineralization potential of incudent toothpaste and other toothpaste groups based on the analysis of polarised light microscopy and stereomicroscope. The remineralizing ability of incudent toothpaste for artificial enamel lesions was found to be significantly higher than that of Colgate® and Crest toothpaste.CONCLUSIONS:The limitations of this study include, being a short term study, low sample size and in vitro experiment. incudent toothpaste has exhibited a higher remineralizing potential as compared to fluoride based toothpaste in our study.

In Vitro Investigation of the Effect of Different Remineralizing Agents on Human Enamel

“…vitro, several studies have developed different demineralization methods using pH cycle and acid-etched models, to obtain an artificial enamel lesion [3,[16][17][18]. This study, in agreement with the report of Bonetti et al, shows that an exposure under 0.1M acid lactic (pH 4.4) can reproduce the effects of the demineralization occurring on the enamel surface, thus simulating the initial step of a carious lesion [13].…”

Is Novamin Toothpaste Effective on Enamel Remineralization? An In-Vitro Study

“…Minimal invasive approaches that preserve healthy tooth structure have gained importance in dental practice in recent years. 19,20 Remineralization is the deposition of calcium, phosphate and other ions in the demineralized region. 21,22 Toothpastes containing new remineralization agents can be used due to their easy application, low cost and ability to prevent dental caries formation with their remineralizing properties.…”

“…21,22 Toothpastes containing new remineralization agents can be used due to their easy application, low cost and ability to prevent dental caries formation with their remineralizing properties. 19,20 Fluoride has positive effects on dental caries, as well as toxic effects, which limit its use and its amount. It is widely accepted that fluoride is the most effective agent in protection against dental caries.…”

Inhibition of Demineralization at Restoration Margins of Z100 and Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill in Dentin and Enamel

“…With the continuous improvement of restorative materials, better clinical long-term results can be expected. We need to keep in mind that caries is an active process and for it to start and advance, there must be an imbalance between demineralization and remineralization [14]. Therefore, more clinical studies are needed to evaluate the true effect the oral biome has in calcium and fluoride releasing restorative products.…”