An Evaluation of Remineralization Potential of Functionalized Tricalcium Phosphate Paste and CPP-ACPF on Artificial White Spot Lesion in Primary and Permanent Enamel.

AIM

Investigation and evaluation of remineralization potential of functionalized tricalcium phosphate paste (fTCP) and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACPF) paste on artificially created white spot lesion on human primary and permanent enamel through scanning electron microscopy and microhardness assessment.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Sixty freshly extracted primary and permanent teeth were selected and artificial white spot lesion were created by using standardized demineralizing solution. Remineralization was carried out using the test pastes. The assessment of demineralization and remineralization was done through a scanning electron microscope and microhardness assessment.

RESULTS

Among the three groups, fTCP shows significantly higher increase in mean microhardness ( < 0.001) through ANOVA and the LSD test when compared to CPP-ACPF and control group. Also, the unpaired -test showed that mean change in microhardness in permanent teeth was significantly higher than primary teeth in different time intervals for both experimental groups. Surface morphology was assessed through a scanning electron microscope.

CONCLUSION

Based on the results of the current study, f-TCP showed comparatively more remineralization potential than CPP-ACP with fluoride.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Bhadoria N, Gunwal MK, Kukreja R, An Evaluation of Remineralization Potential of Functionalized Tricalcium Phosphate Paste and CPP-ACPF on Artificial White Spot Lesion in Primary and Permanent Enamel. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2020;13(6):579-584.