Regenerative biomineralization potential of commercially available remineralizing agents as a preventive treatment approach for tooth erosion - An <i>in vitro</i> laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy analysis.
Carol Gloria Moras, Shashi Rashmi Acharya, U.K. Adarsh, V. K. Unnikrishnan
Abstract
Context: In today's era, erosion is the most prevalent type of tooth wear. The prevention of demineralization with biomineralization is the most desired treatment. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the surface remineralization potential of two remineralizing agents - self-assembling peptide P11-4 (SAP P11-4) and calcium silicate plus sodium phosphate (CSSP) salts on intact and demineralized enamel using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Subjects and Methods: values. Statistical Analysis Used: -test (between the groups). Results: <0.05) observed between the two agent's remineralization potential for intact and demineralized teeth. Conclusion: SAP P11-4 and CSSP have the potential to remineralize both intact and demineralized enamel. There was increased remineralization in demineralized samples subjected to erosion.