Journal
CARIES RESEARCH
Volume 43, Issue 1, Pages 70-77Publisher
KARGER
DOI: 10.1159/000201593
Keywords
Biomechanics; Caries; Dentin; Mechanical properties; Nanoindentation; Remineralization
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- NIH/NIDCR [R01DE16849]
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The objective of this article is to critically evaluate the methods that are used to assess outcomes of remineralization of dentin. Currently, the most used assessment methods fall either into quantitative analysis of the mineral content of the remineralized structures or dry measurements of their mechanical properties. Properties obtained from the dehydrated organic dentin matrix may not reflect the true mechanical behavior of the remineralized tissue under physiological and hydrated conditions. Here we seek to clarify the biomechanical aspects of remineralization of dentin, pointing out the effects of hydration and dehydration on the mechanical properties of treated tissues. We also emphasize that a more appropriate endpoint to evaluate the effectiveness of remineralization in dentin should be associated with the recovery of the mechanical properties of the hydrated tissue, which is presumed to correlate well with its overall functionality. Copyright (C) 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel
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