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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential remineralization effect of Novamine and Er:YAG laser on artificial enamel lesions in primary teeth. Materials and methods: In this in vitro study, 30 sound buccal and lingual surfaces of human primary canines were randomly divided (6 per group) into 5 groups (Novamine, Laser, Novamine+ Laser, Positive control, and a negative control). Remineralization agents were applied for 1 min to teeth using a rubber cup after creating artificially demineralised lesions. EDX analysis was performed to evaluate the Ca/P ratio and take Scanning electron microscope images. Results: Data were analyzed using Kruskal Wallis analysis. Ca/P ratio was higher in all 4 groups than the negative control group, and higher in Novamine+ Laser group than the positive control group with a statistically significant difference between groups. Overall Ca/P ratio was found to be highest in the Novamine group followed by the laser then positive control group. There were no significant differences between groups regard to Ca/P Ratios. Conclusion: Based on these result Er:YAG laser combined with Novamine was provided the greatest contribution to remineralization process of primary teeth. © 2020 Japanese Society of Pediatric Dentistry
Author(s): Shihabi S, Abo Arraj, Goodson M, Voborna I, Hamadah O
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Pediatric Dental Journal
Year: 2020
Volume: 30
Issue: 2
Pages: 80-85
Print publication date: 29/07/2020
Online publication date: 13/07/2020
Acceptance date: 06/05/2020
ISSN (print): 0917-2394
ISSN (electronic): 1880-3997
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pdj.2020.05.001
DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2020.05.001
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