Abstract
Comparative Evaluation Of Enamel Re-Mineralization Potential Of An Indigenously Prepared Dentifrice Containing 5% Micro-Hydroxyapatite With Commercially Available Fluoridated Dentifrice By Surface Microhardness Analysis And Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy Examination
Highlights
The various processes that ensure the supply of these two minerals in the remineralization process have been studied and applied to develop newer strategies of remineralizing agents that emphasize on prevention of caries
Clinical trials are considered the gold standard in research methodology but standardised in-vitro study models are the conventional and easier method of assessing enamel remineralisation efficacy in cariology research [11]
Even though the quantitative assessment of 5 % M-HAp in our study is in accordance with 5% N-HAp study by Huang et al and better than 1% N-HAp study by huang et al, we failed to show the superiority of quantitative assessment of 5% M-HAp with fluoride group
Summary
Enamel is a complex mineralized tissue which is responsible to maintain the integrity of tooth. Demineralization makes the tooth enamel weak & porous and it leads to the onset of dental caries. Remineralization is the process whereby mineral enters the porous enamel structure & makes it stronger & denser. The extent to which the oral fluids are saturated with the apatite minerals dictates the dynamic process of demineralization and remineralization. Calcium (Ca) and Phosphorous (P) are the two main components of the mineral content of the tooth [1]. Provided ecology of the tissue is conducive; re-mineralization will become the predominant process and the lesion will head towards repair [2]. Demineralized lesions have the potential to remineralise through non-invasive procedures and this can be a great advancement in clinical management of caries
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