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Evaluation of the remineralizing effect of the chicken eggshell paste after removal of the fixed orthodontic appliance: An in vitro study.
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Journal of orthodontic science [J Orthod Sci] 2024 Feb 16; Vol. 13, pp. 7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 16 (Print Publication: 2024). - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Demineralization of the enamel surface, which appears as white spot lesions during and after removal of the fixed orthodontic appliance, is the most common disadvantage of the orthodontic treatment course. Using the remineralizing agents during and after orthodontic treatment helps to avoid those enamel defects.<br />Objective: The present study aims to assess the remineralizing effect of the chicken eggshell powder on the demineralized enamel surfaces after debonding the orthodontic bracket system.<br />Materials and Methods: The current study was performed on 80 prepared premolar crowns embedded into acrylic molds. The samples were prepared to receive routine steps of the bonding process for the bracket system. The paste of the chicken eggshell powder was added to the samples after the debonding process. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) were used to evaluate the remineralization effect of the chicken eggshell powder. Also, the Vickers microhardness tester was used to assess the enamel surface microhardness.<br />Results: It was found that the mean value of the Ca/P ratio for the samples before bonding of the orthodontic bracket system was (4.17 ± 2.2). This value significantly decreased to (2 ± 1.3) after debonding of the orthodontic bracket system and then showed a significant increase to (4.79 ± 2.65) after remineralization. These results were assured by the values of the Vickers microhardness tester.<br />Conclusion: The chicken eggshell powder has an excellent remineralization effect for the demineralized enamel surface after debonding the orthodontic enamel surface.<br />Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright: © 2024 Journal of Orthodontic Science.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2278-1897
- Volume :
- 13
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of orthodontic science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38516108
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jos.jos_194_23