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| Year : 2022 | Volume
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| Issue : 4 | Page : 117-120 |
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Efficacy of Three Commercially Available Fluoride Releasing Varnishes in Remineralization of Artificial White Spot Lesions Evaluated by Laser Fluorescence: An In Vitro Study
Abeer Abdul-Kareem Mohammed Hussain1, Reem Atta Rafeeq2
1 Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq
2 Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Iraq
Correspondence Address:
Abeer Abdul-Kareem Mohammed Hussain
Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Kerbala
Iraq
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/denthyp.denthyp_79_22
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Introduction This study aimed to assess the remineralization of shallow and deep artificial white spot lesion (WSL) by the application of three fluoride releasing varnishes. Methods Sixty-four extracted premolars were subjected to acid attack inducing two depths of WSLs. Using a DIAGNOdent pen, teeth were divided into two groups according to the WSL depth: shallow enamel (SE) and deep enamel (DE). Then each was subdivided into four intervention groups of eight teeth each: MI varnish, Clinpro White varnish, Clinpro XT, or control (artificial saliva). Laser fluorescence were measured via DIAGNOdent pen at baseline, demineralization stage, 24 h, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks after intervention. Results For each lesion depth, there were statistically significant differences among the agents after intervention (P < 0.01) and among time intervals for each group (P < 0.01). Conclusion MI varnish is more effective than Clinpro White varnish or Clinpro XT in remineralizing two depths of WSLs at different time points.
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