Comparative analysis of remineralizing efficacy of strontium-doped bioactive glass, BioMin, and NovaMin containing dentifrice on artificial white spot lesions after chlorhexidine pretreatment - An study.

AIM

This study aimed to compare the remineralizing efficacy of strontium-doped bioactive glass, BioMin, and NovaMin containing dentifrices on artificial white spot lesions (WSLs) after chlorhexidine (CHX) pretreatment using energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX).

MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY

Twenty-four samples of maxillary first premolars extracted for orthodontic purposes were selected. Artificial WSLs were produced by immersing the samples in a prepared demineralizing solution for 3 days. All the samples were pretreated with CHX and divided into four groups and six samples each. Group A treated with strontium-doped bioactive glass, Group B with BioMin, Group C with NovaMin, and Group D with artificial saliva as the control group for 14 days. pH-cycling model was used to simulate the oral cavity changes. EDAX was used to record the values at baseline, demineralization, and after remineralization.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA (), followed by unpaired -test and Scheffe tests with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16.

RESULTS

Strontium-doped bioactive glass exhibited a greater mineral regain compared to BioMin, NovaMin, and control groups.

CONCLUSION

Strontium-doped bioactive glass has enhanced mineral deposition on carious teeth and may provide an alternative clinical strategy for remineralizing early enamel lesions.