Combination effect of fluoride dentifrices and varnish on deciduous enamel demineralization

The aim of this study was to evaluate the anticaries potential of 500 or 1100 ppm F dentifrices combined with fluoride varnish using a pH-cycling regimen. Seventy primary canines were covered with nail polish, leaving a 4×4 mm window on their buccal surface, and randomly assigned into 7 groups (n = 10): S: sound enamel not submitted to the pH-cycling regimen or treatment; N: negative control, submitted to the pH-cycling regimen without any treatment; D1 and D2: subjected to the pH-cycling regimen and treated twice daily with 1100 or 500 ppm F dentifrice, respectively; VF: fluoride varnish (subjected to F-varnish before and in the middle of the pH-cycling regimen); and VF+D1 and VF+D2. After 10 days, the teeth were sectioned, and enamel demineralization was assessed by cross-sectional hardness at different distances from the dental surface. Data were analyzed using a two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test. Dentifrice with 1100 ppm F and the combination of F-varnish with the dentifrices significantly reduced enamel demineralization compared with the negative control (p < 0.05), but the isolated effects of F-varnish and dentifrice with low concentration were not significant (p > 0.05). The effect of combining F-varnish with the dentifrices was not greater than the effect of the dentifrices alone (p < 0.05). The data suggest that the combination of F-varnish with dentifrices containing 500 and 1100 ppm F is not more effective in reducing demineralization in primary teeth than the isolated effect of dentifrice containing 1100 ppm F.     

The effect of gamma radiation on enamel hardness and its resistance to demineralization in vitro

Given the importance of sterilizing human teeth before using them in research, the effects of a 25 kGy dose of gamma radiation on the mechanical properties of enamel and its resistance to demineralization were evaluated. Thirty human teeth were sectioned longitudinally, and while one half of each tooth was irradiated, the other half was kept as a control. Abraded and unabraded enamel slabs were obtained from these halves. The surface microhardness (SMH) of abraded slabs of irradiated and non-irradiated enamel was determined to evaluate the effect of radiation on enamel structure. Further, both abraded and unabraded slabs, either irradiated or non-irradiated, were submitted to a pH-cycling model to evaluate enamel resistance to demineralization, which was quantified by mineral loss (deltaZ) using cross-sectional microhardness. The data for SMH and deltaZ were statistically analyzed by t-test and ANOVA, respectively. The difference in enamel SMH between slabs from irradiated teeth and non-irradiated teeth was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The abraded enamel slabs showed higher values of deltaZ than unabraded enamel slabs (P < 0.05), but the irradiation effect was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The results suggest that the medical gamma radiation dose of 25 kGy does not affect either enamel hardness or its resistance to demineralization.     

氟对脱矿和再矿化牙釉质表面的影响

目的研究氟对脱矿和再矿化牙釉质表面的影响,探讨氟防龋的作用机理。方法将牛牙釉质标本分为空白对照组（A组）、非氟化组（B组）、低氟化组（C组）和高氟化组（D组）4组,其中低氟化组和高氟化组依次进行氟化实验、脱矿实验和pH循环再矿化实验,非氟化组只进行脱矿实验和pH循环再矿化实验,空白对照组不做处理。在体视显微镜、显微硬度计和扫描电镜下观察各组釉质表面的形态变化,同时测量分析釉质表面显微硬度。结果氟化牙釉质的表面微观形态显著不同,其脱矿损害具有相对完整的表层;氟化组在氟化、脱矿和再矿化后与非氟化组相比,表面显微硬度均有统计学差异（P<0.05）。结论氟化牙釉质可增强牙釉质的抗龋能力和再矿化效能。     

Anticaries potential of a fluoride mouthrinse evaluated in vitro by validated protocols

This blind and randomized study tested in vitro, using validated protocols, the anticaries potential of an experimental fluoride mouthrinse. One-hundred enamel slabs, half sound and half with caries-like lesions (carious), all with known surface microhardness (SMH), were submitted to 3 treatment groups: A) a placebo mouthrinse (negative control); B) a positive control mouthrinse containing 0.05% NaF; and C) an experimental formulation containing 0.05% NaF and cetylpyridinium chloride as an antibacterial substance. To evaluate the formation of F products on enamel, sound (n=10) and carious (n=10) slabs were treated with the formulations during 10 min and loosely and firmly-bound F formed in enamel were determined after extraction with alkali and acid, respectively. To evaluate the inhibition of enamel demineralization, sound enamel slabs (n=10) were treated with the mouthrinse formulations 2x/day during 1 min and subjected to a pH-cycling regimen simulating a cariogenic challenge (demineralization). To evaluate enamel remineralization, the carious slabs (n=10) were submitted to the treatments 3x/day and subjected to a pH-cycling model simulating a remineralizing condition. After 8 days, enamel SMH was determined again and the percentage of SMH loss or SMH recovery was calculated for the sound and carious slabs, respectively. The experimental formulation was superior to the negative control (p<0.05) and equivalent to the positive control (p>0.05) in the formation of F products in enamel, and in the inhibition of enamel demineralization and enhancement of remineralization. These data suggest that the tested experimental fluoride mouthrinse has anticaries potential.     

Novel hybrid-glass-based material for infiltration of early caries lesions

ObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness of two experimental, hybrid-glass-based infiltrants in arresting artificial white spot lesions (WSLs) in vitro, and to compare it with resin-based infiltrant Icon.MethodsArtificial WSLs were formed on bovine enamel specimens (n = 68). Specimens were divided into four groups according to WSLs treatment: 1) no-treatment control (NTC), 2) infiltration with Icon (Icon), 3) infiltration with experimental hybrid-glass material (EXP), and 4) infiltration with experimental hybrid-glass material containing hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanoparticles (1%) (EXP-HAp). Half of the specimens from each group were subjected to cariogenic challenge using pH-cycling, consisting of a 7-day alternate incubation (37?C) in demineralization (4 h/day, pH=4.6) and remineralization solutions (20 h/day, pH=7.2). Another half of the specimens was incubated in distilled water (control). Caries progression was assessed by measuring surface micro-hardness (SMH), roughness (R_a) and average surface level, and by analyzing WSLs morphology. Non-cycled and pH-cycled specimens were compared with Man-Whitney U test, while different treatment groups were compared with Kruskal-Wallis test with pairwise comparisons (p < 0.05).ResultsIn all groups (NTC, Icon and EXP-HAp) except EXP, SMH decreased significantly after pH cycling. In addition, SMH increased in EXP upon pH cycling and was significantly higher than in other pH-cycled groups (<0.001). R_a increased considerably, while surface level decreased after pH cycling in all groups except in EXP. Signs of demineralization and roughness increase in NTC, Icon and EXP-HAp were also observed with the SEM.SignificanceExperimental hybrid-glass-based material without HAp-nanoparticles could completely arrest the progression of WSLs, unlike its version with HAp-nanoparticles and resin-based infiltrant Icon.     

Enamel remineralization by fluoride-releasing materials: proposal of a pH-cycling model

This study proposes a pH-cycling model for verifying the dose-response relationship in fluoride-releasing materials on remineralization in vitro. Sixty bovine enamel blocks were selected for the surface microhardness test (SMH1). Artificial caries lesions were induced and surface microhardness test (SMH2) was performed. Forty-eight specimens were prepared with Z 100, Fluroshield, Vitremer and Vitremer ? diluted - powder/liquid, and subjected to a pH-cycling model to promote remineralization. After pH-cycling, final surface microhardness (SMH3) was assessed to calculate percent recovery of surface microhardness (%SMHR). Fluoride present in enamel (μg F/mm3) and in the pH-cycling solutions (μg F) was measured. Cross-sectional microhardness was used to calculate mineral content (?Z). There was no significant difference between Z 100 and control groups on analysis performed on - %SMHR, ?Z, μg F and mg F/mm3 (p>0.05). Results showed a positive correlation between %SMHR and μg F/mm3 (r=0.9770; p=0.004), %SMHR and μg F (r=0.9939; p=0.0000001), ? and μg F/mm3 (r=0.9853; p=0.0002), ? and μg F (r=0.9975; p=0.0000001) and between μg F/mm3 and μg F (r=0.9819; p=0.001). The pH-cycling model proposed was able to verify in vitro dose-response relationship of fluoride-releasing materials on remineralization.     

The addition of nano-sized hydroxyapatite to a sports drink to inhibit dental erosion—In vitro study using bovine enamel

Objectives

This study examined the dental erosion and demineralization potential of a sports drink containing nano-sized hydroxyapatite (nano-HA) as an additive.

Methods

The experimental solutions were Powerade (PA) alone and PA with 0.05%, 0.10%, and 0.25% nano-HA. The pH, titratable acidity, and calcium and phosphate content of each solution were analysed, and the degree of saturation with respect to the dental enamel (DS_En) was obtained. Twelve sound bovine enamel specimens for each group were treated in accordance with the pH-cycling schedule which had 60 min treatment with experimental solution per day for 7 days. The erosion potential was determined from the changes in surface micro hardness (SMH), the depths of erosion and demineralized layer using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and the morphological changes to the tooth surface were examined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) after pH-cycling.

Results

pH and DS_En increased with increasing nano-HA concentration in the drinks, whereas the titratable acidity decreased. There were significant differences in the SMH between the PA alone and >0.10% nano-HA groups (p < 0.001). Although the PA alone group showed a pronounced erosion depth, CLSM showed no erosion depth in 0.25% nano-HA group. SEM showed an intact surface with increasing nano-HA concentration in the drinks. In conclusion, dental erosion was effectively prevented with increase of adding concentration of nano-HA, and a sports drink containing 0.25% nano-HA might prevent dental erosion.     

奥乐V护牙剂对早期釉质龋再矿化作用的研究

目的 观察奥乐V护牙剂对早期釉质龋的再矿化作用。方法 将50个牛牙釉质块建立人工龋模型后随机分为5组：奥乐V护牙剂组、GC护牙素组、氟化钠（NaF）组、奥乐V护牙剂+NaF组、去离子水（DDW）组,分别进入 pH循环模型。采用显微硬度计测定各组标本脱矿前和pH循环后的釉质表面硬度值,扫描电镜观察各组再矿化后釉 质表面形态结构的改变。结果 各实验组经再矿化处理后其表面显微硬度均明显提高（P<0.001）,奥乐V护牙剂组再矿化后其表面显微硬度低于NaF组（P<0.001）,但与GC护牙素组间差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）;再矿化后奥乐V护牙剂组釉质表面有较大颗粒沉积。结论 奥乐V护牙剂具有促早期人工釉质龋再矿化的作用。     

Effect of iron on enamel demineralization and remineralization in vitro

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of ferrous sulphate on enamel demineralization and remineralization, using pH-cycling models.DesignFifty blocks were selected by their initial surface hardness and subjected to a pH-cycling demineralization process. Artificially demineralized lesions were produced in 60 blocks; out of these blocks, the surface hardness of 50 blocks and the cross-sectional hardness of 10 blocks were determined. The 50 blocks were then subjected to a remineralization pH-cycling process. Treatments were carried out using ferrous sulphate solutions of different concentrations (0.333, 0.840, 18.0, and 70.0 μg Fe/mL) and a control group (deionized water). The final surface hardness (SH₂) was determined, and the integrated subsurface hardness (ΔKHN) was calculated. The enamel blocks were analysed for fluoride, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. The obtained data were distributed heterogeneously and were analysed using the Kruskal–Wallis test (p < 0.05).ResultsIn demineralization pH cycling, the group treated with the 18.0 μg Fe/mL solution had higher secondary surface hardness and lower integrated subsurface hardness (ΔKHN) than the other groups. In remineralization pH cycling, the control group showed the lowest value of ΔKHN. A decline in Ca and P concentration was observed when the Fe concentration increased (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the F concentration (p > 0.05) and an increase in Fe concentration (p < 0.05) in the enamel was observed when the Fe concentration increased in both the demineralization and remineralization experiments.ConclusionThe results suggest that iron reduces demineralization but does not allow remineralization to occur.     

玻璃离子保护膜与氟保护漆对牙釉质脱矿的预防和再矿化作用

目的: 比较玻璃离子保护膜与氟保护漆对牙釉质脱矿的预防和再矿化作用。方法: 选择122颗正畸减数拔除的前磨牙,制成釉质块,随机选择2个,进行扫描电镜（SEM）观察,其余用于两部分实验。①釉质脱矿预防实验 （实验A）—选择60个釉质块,随机分为3组（n=20）,分别使用玻璃离子保护膜（A1组）、氟保护漆（A2组）,对照组（A3组）不予处理;②釉质再矿化实验（实验B）—选择60个釉质块,预脱矿72 h后,随机分为3组(B1、B2、B3,n=20),处理方法同预防釉质脱矿各组。实验A、B共6组样本均经人工脱矿液和人工唾液交替pH循环处理30 d。采用SEM观察釉质表面形貌,显微硬度计测定釉质表面显微硬度（SMH）变化,X线能谱分析仪分析釉质表面钙磷比。采用SPSS 26.0软件包对数据进行统计学分析。结果: 釉质脱矿预防实验,未作处理的牙釉质表面平坦、均匀,A1组釉质表面基本完整,A2组釉质表面可见大量片状沉积物,A3组呈现典型的脱矿导致的蜂窝状结构。各组间ΔSMH两两比较,A1组A2组>A3组(P<0.05)。釉质再矿化实验,SEM结果显示,B1、B2组均有沉积物附着于釉质表面,B3组釉质表面凹凸不平,呈蜂窝状。各组间ΔSMH两两比较,B1组>B2组>B3组(P<0.05)。钙磷比值依次为B1组>B2组>B3组(P<0.05)。结论: 玻璃离子保护膜和氟保护漆均可预防和治疗牙釉质脱矿,玻璃离子保护膜由于其耐磨、持久,具有更好的保护和再矿化作用。     

中药五倍子化学成分对早期龋显微硬度的影响

目的 研究中药五倍子化学成分对早期釉质龋表面显微硬度的影响。方法 应用离体牛切牙制备人工釉质龋标本60个，编号后采用抽签法随机分为6组：NaF组（阳性对照）、总鞣质（GCE）组、GCE-B组、GCE-B1组、GCE-B2组及去离子水组（阴性对照），进行体外pH循环实验，采用显微硬度计测定标本脱矿前后和pH循环后的硬度值，观察釉质表面显微硬度的变化。结果 GCE、GCE-B和GCE-B1 3组能明显提高早期釉质龋的表面显微硬度，GCE-B2对釉质龋的表面显微硬度无明显影响。结论五倍子化学成分GCE、GCE-B和GCE-B1具有潜在的防龋功效。     

Comparison of Knoop and Vickers surface microhardness and transverse microradiography for the study of early caries lesion formation in human and bovine enamel

Objective

The aims of the present laboratory study were twofold: a) to investigate the suitability of Knoop and Vickers surface microhardness (SMH) in comparison to transverse microradiography (TMR) to investigate early enamel caries lesion formation; b) to compare the kinetics of caries lesion initiation and progression between human and bovine enamel.

Design

Specimens (90 × bovine and 90 × human enamel) were divided into six groups (demineralization times of 8/16/24/32/40/48 h) of 15 per enamel type and demineralized using a partially saturated lactic acid solution. SMH was measured before and after demineralization and changes in indentation length (ΔIL) calculated. Lesions were characterized using TMR. Data were analyzed (two-way ANOVA) and Pearson correlation coefficients calculated.

Results

ΔIL increased with increasing demineralization times but plateaued after 40 h, whereas lesion depth (L) and integrated mineral loss (ΔZ) increased almost linearly throughout. No differences between Knoop and Vickers SMH in their ability to measure enamel demineralization were observed as both correlated strongly. Overall, ΔIL correlated strongly with ΔZ and L but only moderately with the degree of surface zone mineralization, whereas ΔZ and L correlated strongly. Bovine demineralized faster than human enamel (all techniques).

Conclusions

Lesions in bovine formed faster than in human enamel, although the resulting lesions were almost indistinguishable in their mineral distribution characteristics. Early caries lesion demineralization can be sufficiently studied by SMH, but its limitations on the assessment of the mineral status of more demineralized lesions must be considered. Ideally, complementary techniques to assess changes in both physical and chemical lesion characteristics would be employed.     

磷硅酸钠钙对乳牙釉质再矿化作用的研究

目的：研究生物活性材料磷硅酸钠钙（CSP）对人工脱矿的乳牙釉质表面再矿化的作用。方法：收集30颗健康离体乳磨牙,将每颗牙冠沿近远中径和颊舌径分成4个釉质块,每个釉质块随机分为4组（n ＝30）。样本经35％磷酸酸蚀2 min后分别进行如下处理：空白对照（A 组）、0．14％氟化物处理（B 组）、CSP 处理（C 组）、氟化物＋CSP 处理（D 组）,每天循环处理2次。在10、30 d 时扫描电镜观察釉质表面形态并测定釉质表面显微硬度值（SMH）。结果：扫描电镜观察显示,10 d 时A 组表面呈脱矿的蜂窝状表现,B、C 组脱矿不明显,D 组可见明显的矿化物沉积。30 d 时 A 组可见明显釉质脱矿和釉柱溶解表现,B、C 和 D 组可见程度不等的再矿化。10 d 时 D 组的 SMH 值高于 A 组（P ＜0．05）,30 d 时 B、C、D 组 SMH 值均高于 A组（P ＜0．05）,D 组 SMH 值显著高于 B 和 C 组（P ＜0．05）。结论：CSP 和氟化物具有促进乳牙釉质再矿化的作用,CSP 和氟化物联合应用优于二者的单独应用。     

Fluoride releasing and enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets by fluoride-releasing composite containing nanoparticles

Introduction

Fluoride-containing materials have been suggested to control enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets during the treatment with fixed appliances. The improvement of their properties has been made through innovations, such as the application of nanotechnology by incorporation of nanofillers.

Objective

This in vitro study evaluated the capacity of fluoride releasing and enamel demineralization inhibition of fluoride-releasing nanofilled cement around orthodontic brackets using an artificial caries biofilm model.

Materials and methods

Forty bovine enamel discs were selected by evaluating surface microhardness and randomized into four groups (n?=?10): non-fluoride-releasing microfilled composite, fluoride-releasing microfilled composite, resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGI), and fluoride-releasing nanofilled composite (FN). After brackets bonding in each disc, the specimens were subjected to a cariogenic challenge through a Streptococcus mutans biofilm model. After the experimental period, the biofilm formed around the brackets was collected for fluoride analysis and the mineral loss around the brackets was determined by integrated demineralization via cross-sectional microhardness measurement at 20 and 70 μm from the bracket margin. Additionally, samples of each group were subjected to energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) analysis examined under a scanning electron microscopy (SEM). ANOVA followed by Tukey test were applied for fluoride concentration and mineral loss data, respectively.

Results

At both distances, only RMGI statistically differed from the other groups presenting the lowest demineralization, although there was a trend to a lower demineralization of enamel around brackets in FN group. Similar condition was found to fluoride concentration and EDX/SEM analysis.

Conclusions

Under the cariogenic exposure condition of this study, the fluoride-releasing nanofilled material had similar performance to fluoride-releasing microfilled materials.

Clinical relevance

The presence of nanofillers in the fluoride-releasing materials studied did not promote further benefits against caries lesion development around brackets and presented inferior demineralization inhibition than the resin-modified glass ionomer material.     

Influence of in vivo formed salivary pellicle on enamel erosion.

This study assessed the protective effect of the salivary pellicle formed in vivo during 24 h or 7 days against demineralization of bovine enamel caused by citric acid. In addition, the influence of acid treatment on the behavior of the pellicle was investigated. Enamel specimens with and without in vivo pellicles were immersed in citric acid (0.1, 1.0%) over 30, 60, and 300 s, and processed for scanning (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), as well as for measurement of surface microhardness (SMH). Specimens coated with the in vivo formed pellicles revealed less extensive erosive demineralization of the enamel surface compared to uncovered enamel specimens. SEM analysis and SMH results did not indicate distinct differences between erosive surface alterations on enamel slabs covered with 24-hour pellicles and on those covered with 7-day pellicles. TEM analysis showed that the pellicle layer was dissolved in part from the enamel surface due to acid exposure. However, pellicle residues could be detected by TEM in all specimens, even after 5-min exposure to 1.0% citric acid. It is concluded that the in vivo salivary pellicle can resist the acidic action to some extent and provides protection to the underlying enamel surface against erosive destruction caused by short-term action of citric acid.     

脱矿釉质树脂渗透后的再矿化研究

目的 研究渗透树脂联合生物活性玻璃溶液对脱矿釉质治疗与再矿化后的牙齿颜色与硬度的影响.方法 将20块经脱矿液脱矿的釉质块用渗透树脂治疗后随机分为A组和B组,分别采用生物活性玻璃溶液和去离子水进行再矿化;对2组进行二次脱矿处理.采用HSV-1000IS显微硬度计和分光光度比色仪分别检测不同处理后2组即刻的硬度和颜色.结果...     

Effect of a sugar-free pediatric antibiotic on primary tooth enamel hardness when exposed to different sucrose exposure conditions in situ

Objectives

This in situ study aimed to investigate the effect of a sugar-free antibiotic suspension containing amoxicillin and clavulanic acid on enamel hardness of human primary teeth simulating different conditions of cariogenic challenge.

Materials and methods

A crossover, partially double-blind study was conducted in three phases of 14 days each, during which 11 volunteers wore palatal devices containing six dental enamel blocks covered with plastic meshes to allow biofilm formation. Dental blocks were extraorally submitted to treatment with a 20 % sucrose solution at three different daily frequencies of exposure (0, 3, and 8 times/day), and to the antibiotic suspension or its excipients at an 8-h time interval application regimen. On the 14th day of each phase, the blocks were removed for enamel analysis (surface and cross-sectional microhardness—SMH and CSMH).

Results

The antibiotic suspension showed significant higher SMH and CSMH values than the excipients (p?<?0.05; Wilcoxon), regardless of the frequency of sucrose exposure. Sucrose exposure did not account for further enamel demineralization both for antibiotic and excipients (p?>?0.05; Friedman).

Conclusions

A protective effect of the antibiotic suspension on enamel demineralization was verified because its excipients alone promoted more pronounced surface and subsurface enamel demineralization, even in the absence of sucrose exposure.

Clinical relevance

The use of a sugar-free amoxicillin/clavulanic acid suspension may promote a protective effect on primary enamel demineralization probably due to its topical effect on dental biofilm.     

Remineralization effectiveness of the PAMAM dendrimer with different terminal groups on artificial initial enamel caries in vitro

ObjectiveDisruption of the demineralization–remineralization balance could trigger the development of dental caries, making it challenging for enamel to “self-heal”. Thus, extrinsic assistance is needed to restore enamel lesions and stop undermining progression. The aim of this study was to investigate enamel remineralization in a simulated oral environment via poly (amino amine) (PAMAM) dendrimers quantitatively.MethodsBovine enamel specimens were shaken in demineralization solution (pH 4.5, 37 °C, 50 rpm/min) for 72 h to create initial enamel carious lesions. The subsurface-demineralized specimens were then divided into four groups: enamel treated with PAMAM-NH₂, enamel treated with PAMAM−COOH, enamel treated with PAMAM−OH, and enamel treated with deionized water. The treated specimens underwent subsequent 12-day pH cycling. Enamel blocks were analyzed by transverse microradiography (TMR), surface microhardness testing and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) before and after demineralization and pH cycling.ResultsGroups treated with PAMAM dendrimers showed lower lesion depth and less mineral loss, attained more vertical-section surface microhardness recovery, and adsorbed more mineral deposits (p < 0.05). The enamel lesion remineralization values of PAMAM-NH₂, PAMAM-COOH, and PAMAM-OH groups were 76.42 ± 3.32%, 60.07 ± 5.92% and 54.52 ± 7.81%, respectively.SignificanceIn conclusion, PAMAM with different terminal groups could induce enamel remineralization, among which PAMAM-NH₂ showed the most prominent competence, followed by PAMAM-COOH and PAMAM-OH, in that order.     

Efficacy of CPP-ACP fluoride varnish applied with and without acid etching in preventing enamel demineralization compared to light-curable fluoride varnish

ObjectivesTo compare efficacy of casein phosphopeptide (CPP)–amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) fluoride varnish and light-curable resin modified glass ionomer fluoride varnish (FV) in preventing white spot lesions and evaluating acid etching prior to CPP-ACPFV application on its efficacy.Materials and MethodsMolars and premolars were transected and halves divided into four groups (n = 18/group): (1) resin-modified glass ionomer FV: etched and Clinpro-XT varnish (3M ESPE, Pymble, New South Wales, Australia) application; (2) CPP-ACPFV: MI varnish (GC America, Alsip, IL) application; (3) Etch+CPP-ACPFV: etched and MI varnish application; (4) Control: etched and no surface treatment. To simulate 12 weeks in an intraoral environment, samples were subjected to thermocycling, brushing, and pH cycling. Enamel surface microhardness was evaluated at baseline and after the simulated 12 weeks. Representative samples were also assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).ResultsAt baseline there was no significant difference in microhardness among groups. After the simulated 12 weeks, all groups showed significant within-group differences (P < .001). Control showed the highest percentage loss of surface microhardness (89%), followed by CPP-ACPFV (58%), RMGIFV (51%), and Etch+CPP-ACPFV (24%). The control group had a significant decrease in microhardness compared to all experimental groups (P < .001). No difference was found between the RMGIFV and CPP-ACPFV varnish groups. The Etch+CPP-ACPFV group had significantly less decrease in microhardness compared to the RMGIFV (P < .001) and CPP-ACPFV groups (P < .001). With SEM, control samples showed signs of enamel surface damage, while experimental groups showed spherical particles on a relatively intact surface.ConclusionsRMGIFV and CPP-ACPFV are effective in reducing enamel demineralization. Acid etching the enamel surface prior to CPP-ACPFV varnish application increased its efficacy.     

精氨酸牙膏对釉质早期龋再矿化作用的研究

目的 研究精氨酸牙膏对人牙釉质早期龋的再矿化效果。方法 制备人牙釉质龋标本,随机分为 3组：空白组（去离子水处理）,对照组（普通市售含氟牙膏处理,含质量分数 0.14%单氟磷酸钠）,实验组（精氨酸牙膏处理,含质量分数 0.14%单氟磷酸钠和 8%精氨酸）。经体外 pH循环 10 d,测量 pH循环前后各组样本的表面显微硬度,计算其差值;并通过偏光显微镜观察各组样本再矿化前后的形态学改变。pH循环结束后,脱矿处理 2h,测量其表面显微硬度,计算与 pH循环前的差值,评估再矿化处理对釉质抗酸能力的影响。采用酸蚀法测定各组的氟摄入量。结果 与对照组和空白组比较,实验组釉质表面的显微硬度、抗酸能力,以及氟摄入量均明显升高。偏光显微镜下观察,实验组病损深度明显变浅,且有表层下再矿化条带,而空白组与对照组病损无明显变化。结论 精氨酸牙膏能有效促进人牙釉质龋表层及表层下再矿化,在早期龋的防治领域具有较大的临床应用前景。