Title

Comparison of remineralization by fluoride varnishes with and without casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate in primary teeth

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Objective: To compare MI (5% NaF with 2% CPP-ACP) and Prevident (5% NaF) varnishes in remineralizing caries-like lesions in primary teeth regarding calcium and phosphate enamel content and lesion depth. Material and methods: Caries-like lesions were created in 48 primary teeth which were divided into 2 halves; one left untreated (control) and the other half treated with MI or Prevident varnishes. Calcium and phosphate content was assessed using energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer and reduction in lesion depth was assessed using polarized light microscopy. Demineralization and remineralization values in each group were compared using paired t test and percentage change between groups was compared using t test and Mann Whitney U test. Results: A greater percentage increase of calcium was observed in MI than Prevident specimens (median = 8.97 and 2.67, p <.0001), with greater calcium phosphate ratio percentage increase (median = 28.96 and 7.40) and phosphate percentage reduction (median = 15.5 and 4.51). The mean (SD) percentages reduction in lesion depth in the MI varnish was significantly greater than in Prevident varnish (44.41 (7.12) and 22.73 (9.35), p <.0001). Conclusions: MI varnish had better remineralization effect in primary teeth than Prevident varnish in terms of higher mineral content and shallower lesion depth.

Publication Date

1-2-2019

Faculty

Faculty of Dentistry

Subject Area

Health Sciences, General Dentistry

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Indexed in Web Of Science

yes

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/00016357.2018.1490967

Volume

77

Keywords

Amorphous calcium phosphate, deciduous, microscopy, polarization, tooth, tooth remineralization

ISSN

00016357

eISSN

15023850

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