Effects of different topical agents on enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets: an in vivo and in vitro study

Uysal T., Amasyali M., Koyuturk A. E., ÖZCAN S.

AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL, vol.55, no.3, pp.268-274, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2010.01233.x
  • Journal Name: AUSTRALIAN DENTAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.268-274
  • Keywords: Demineralization, fluoride, casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate, AMORPHOUS CALCIUM-PHOSPHATE, CARIES-LIKE LESIONS, WHITE SPOT FORMATION, CASEIN PHOSPHOPEPTIDE, BOND STRENGTH, FLUORIDE VARNISHES, SUBSURFACE LESIONS, BOVINE ENAMEL, REMINERALIZATION, APPLIANCES
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vivo and in vitro effects of a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and fluoride containing topical agents in reducing enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets, and to compare this with a control group.