Efficiency of remineralization agents on white spot lesions in teeth following debonding: A SEM study

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Yenepoya University

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Aim and Objective: This study aimed to evaluate and compare enamel surface defects after debonding with the application of Curodont Repair and GC Tooth Mousse.
Materials and Methods: Twenty-one extracted premolar teeth were divided into five groups: normal natural teeth (n=1), Pre-control (PRC, n=5), Post-control (PTC, n=5), Curodont (CU, n=5), and GC mousse (GC, n=5). PRC samples were stored dry, while PTC samples were placed in artificial saliva for 90 days. CU and GC samples underwent daily applications of their respective agents for 90 days in artificial saliva. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDEX) were used to analyze enamel surfaces.
Results: SEM imaging showed a homogenous enamel surface in normal teeth. CU samples displayed smooth, coalesced enamel rods, while GC samples revealed interprismatic space filling with adherent granules, suggesting mineral deposition. EDEX analysis indicated significantly lower calcium and phosphorus levels in the PTC group, with the highest levels in the PRC group, followed by CU and GC groups. The results were statistically significant.
Conclusion: Both Curodont Repair and GC Tooth Mousse showed effective remineralization on enamel surfaces post-debonding, with Curodont Repair demonstrating superior performance. These results underscore the value of remineralization agents in managing enamel defects after orthodontic treatment.
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KEYWORDS: Enamel demineralization, Orthodontic brackets debonding, GC mousse, Curodont Repair

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