Comparative evaluation of surface microhardness of bleached enamel subjected to erosion after using Remin Pro and NovaMin: An in vitro study

Abstract

Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the surface microhardness of bleached enamel subjected to erosion after using Remin Pro and NovaMin. Methodology: Thirty human maxillary premolars were selected and decoronated. Enamel blocks were obtained from these teeth and subjected to three phases of treatment: bleaching phase, remineralizing phase, and erosive phase. Samples were divided into four groups with 15 samples each. Group I: subjected to erosion without application of bleaching and remineralizing agent, Group II: treatment with 35% carbamide peroxide without application of remineralizing agent, Group III: treatment with 35% carbamide peroxide, followed by application of Remin Pro, and Group IV: treatment with 35% carbamide peroxide followed by application of NovaMin. Initial and final surface microhardness was analyzed using Vickers microhardness. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between control and experimental groups. The percentage of surface hardness loss (%SHL) value was significantly higher in Group II in comparison with the other groups of treatment. However, Group IV and Group III showed the lowest %SHL compared to GI. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this present in vitro study, NovaMin has better-remineralizing potential than Remin Pro and demonstrated increased microhardness of bleached enamel.