›› 2013, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (4): 232-235.

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In vitro study of the remineralization effect of fluoride iontophoresis on incipient enamel caries

  

  • Received:2012-12-13 Revised:2012-12-30 Online:2013-04-28 Published:2013-04-18

Abstract: Abstract: Objective To evaluate the remineralization effect of incipient enamel caries after treated with fluoride iontophresis in vitro. Methods All specimens of artificial incipient enamel caries were subjected to a pH-cycling process for 7 d and a remineralizing process for 2 d. Different groups were examined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM).Result Micrographs of SEM showed a rough etching enamel surface in the control group, while those in 1.23% APF gel group and FI group showed relatively homogeneous surfaces. Fluorescence lesion area and lesion depth were significantly less (pH,A<0.001) in APF gel group (38230.87±2704.43)μm2,(40.51±4.26)μm and FI group (43407.27±4666.09)μm2,(41.90±6.83) μm than those in control group, although no statistical differences could be detected between the two treatment groups(PH=0.912,PA=0.679). Conclusion Fluoride iontophoresis was effective in promoting incipient enamel remineralization, although no differences could be observed between 1.23% acidulated phosphate ?uoride gel.

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