期刊
MOLECULES
卷 26, 期 2, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26020300
关键词
theobromine; caries; demineralization; fluoride; transverse microradiography
资金
- Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia [J-1436-165-38]
This study investigated artificial caries lesion characteristics after secondary demineralization with different levels of fluoride and theobromine. The results showed that fluoride-containing groups had significantly deeper lesions, while theobromine did not have an additional effect on mineral uptake.
Developing artificial caries lesions with varying characteristics is needed to adequately study caries process in vitro. The objective of this study was to investigate artificial caries lesion characteristics after secondary demineralization protocol containing theobromine and fluoride. Sixty bovine enamel slabs (4 x 3 mm) were demineralized using a Carbopol-containing protocol for 6 days. A baseline area (2 x 3 mm) was protected with acid-resistant nail varnish, after which specimens were exposed for 24 h to a secondary demineralization protocol containing acetic acid plus one of four fluoride/theobromine combinations (n = 15): theobromine (50 or 200 ppm) and fluoride (0 or 1 ppm). Specimens were sectioned and analyzed using transverse microradiography for changes in mineral content, lesion depth, and surface layer mineralization. Data was analyzed using paired t-test and analysis of variance followed by Bonferroni test at 0.05 significance level. After secondary demineralization, fluoride-containing groups had significantly deeper lesions (p = 0.002 and 0.014) compared to the group with 0 ppm fluoride and 50 ppm theobromine. Mineral content and lesion depth were significantly different compared to baseline for all groups. Theobromine did not show an added effect on mineral uptake. Theobromine-containing groups exhibited particularly deep lesions with a more uniform mineral profile in the presence of fluoride.
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