Possibility of Raman spectroscopy method use for evaluation of periodontitis-affected tooth enamel before and after open curettage

Abstract

The results of the research of enamel of periodontitis-affected teeth before and after open curettage are presented in the work. The Raman spectroscopy method was used as an evaluation method of curettage influence on tooth enamel. Chemometric analysis of the Raman spectra of tooth enamel before and after curettage was made. Spectral changes of tooth enamel were detected. It was found that after the procedure of open curettage spectral changes occur in tooth enamel related to the changes in mineral composition and organic matrix forming.