Use of variable remineralization periods to improve the abrasion resistance of previously eroded enamel
Use of variable remineralization periods to improve the abrasion resistance of previously eroded enamel
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DOI:
10.1159/000016569
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发表时间:
2000-01-01
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影响因子:
4.2
通讯作者:
Hellwig, E
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作者:
Attin, T;Buchalla, W;Hellwig, E
The objective of the study was to evaluate the period of remineralization needed to re-establish the resistance of eroded enamel against brushing abrasion. Enamel specimens were prepared from 84 polished bovine incisors. The samples were evenly distributed among 7 groups (A-G) and submitted to ten alternating de- and remineralization cycles which included abrasion by toothbrushing. Demineralization was accomplished by immersing the specimens in the erosive soft drink Sprite Light(R) for 1 min. Remineralization was performed by storing the samples in artificial saliva for either 0 min (A), 10 min (B), 60 min (C) or 240 min (D). After each remineralization, the specimens were brushed in an automatic brushing machine. Group E (erosion and 240 min remineralization, but no brushing) group F (erosion, but no remineralization and no brushing), and group G (brushing, but no erosion and no remineralization) served as controls. After performing the cycles, loss of enamel was determined by profilometry. The following values (mean +/- SD) were obtained and statistically analyzed (p