Amir Shayegan, Sara Arab, Victor Manyong Makanz, Nicka Safavi
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Abstract
Background: White lesions, also known as white spots, are the earliest signs of tooth decay. At this stage, noninvasive preventive treatments, such as fluoride application, can help to slow down or even reverse the progression of white lesions. For decades, fluoride has held the spotlight as the go-to agent in oral preventive care, demonstrating significant remineralizing power. Recent scientific literature reveals a growing interest in alternative products as natural substances that demonstrate potential remineralizing effects on tooth enamel. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the potential remineralizing effect of calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSP), ginger, and turmeric.
Materials and methods: This in vitro study was designed to evaluate the remineralizing effects of various materials on the enamel of extracted human teeth. The aim was to compare the effectiveness of these different substances in promoting enamel remineralization. Enamel blocks were prepared and were divided into seven experimental groups: CSP, fluoride toothpaste, nonfluoride toothpaste, turmeric, ginger, fluoride varnish, and distilled water. In this study, sample mineralization is assessed through the quantitative photo-induced fluorescence test before demineralization, after demineralization, and after remineralization. Statistical analysis of the data was conducted using a one-factor analysis of variance test. The significance level was set at P < 0.05.
Results: The best results were obtained by groups treated with turmeric (P < 0.0001), Enamelast fluoride varnish (P < 0.0001), and NovaMin (P < 0.01), as compared to other remineralizing treatments.
Conclusion: While fluoride has undeniably revolutionized oral preventive care, the exploration of alternative products as natural substances and innovative compounds in recent scientific literature signals a shift in focus toward safer and potentially more diverse options.
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Dental Research Journal, a publication of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, is a peer-reviewed online journal with Bimonthly print on demand compilation of issues published. The journal’s full text is available online at http://www.drjjournal.net. The journal allows free access (Open Access) to its contents and permits authors to self-archive final accepted version of the articles on any OAI-compliant institutional / subject-based repository. The journal will cover technical and clinical studies related to health, ethical and social issues in field of Dentistry. Articles with clinical interest and implications will be given preference.
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