Abstract :
Aim & Objective: The objective of this in-vitro study is evaluation of remineralization potential of three remineralization agents- Tricalcium phosphate flouride(TCP-F), Calcium sucrose phosphate(CaSP), Casein phosphopeptide- amorphous calcium phosphate(CPP-ACP) in artificial enamel lesion using laser fluorescence based DIAGNOdent(KaVo).
Materials and Methods: 30 single rooted premolars were selected. Samples were randomly divided into 3 groups with 10 samples each. Baseline values were recorded before any intervention. A 4mmx4mm window was prepared on the buccal surface which was then subjected to demineralization for 96 hr at 37°C. DIAGNOdent values were recorded after demineralization. Remineralization was done using Group I TCP-F, Group II CaSP, Group III CPP-ACP remineralizing agents. The samples were subjected to DIAGNOdent analysis after 72hrs, 7days, 14 days.
Statistical analysis: The data was analyzed with analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Post Hoc test.
Results: All three groups showed significant difference in DIAGNOdent values at baseline, post demineralization and post remineralization. TCP-F group showed maximum remineralization followed by CaSP and CPP-ACP groups.
Conclusion: DIAGNOdent is a reliable non-invasive caries detecting device to measure early demineralization. TCP-F, CaSP, CPP-ACP are proven to possess remineralization properties.
Keyword :
Calcium sucrose phosphate (TCP-F), Casein Phospho peptide- amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), DIAGNOdent, Tricalcium phosphate fluoride (CaSP)