Effect of resin infiltration on enamel surface properties and Streptococcus mutans adhesion to artificial enamel lesions.
The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of resin infiltration and sealant type on enamel surface properties and Streptococcus mutans adhesion to artificial enamel lesions. Artificial enamel lesions were produced on the surfaces of 120 enamel specimens, which were divided into two groups: Group A and Group B (n=60 per group). Each group was further divided into four subgroups (n=15 per subgroup) according to sealant type: Group I-Demineralized enamel (control); Group II-Enamel Pro Varnish; Group III-ExciTE F; and Group IV-Icon. In Group A, hardness and surface roughness were evaluated; in Group B, bacterial adhesion was evaluated. Icon application resulted in significantly lower surface roughness and higher hardness than the other subgroups in Group A. In Group B, Enamel Pro Varnish resulted in lowest bacterial adhesion, followed by Icon. This study showed that resin infiltration of enamel lesions could arrest lesion progress.
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Erciyes.
Soley
S
Arslan
Yahya Orcun
YO
Zorba
Mustafa Altay
MA
Atalay
Suat
S
Özcan
Sezer
S
Demirbuga
Kansad
K
Pala
Duygu
D
Percin
Fusun
F
Ozer
D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D001422:Bacterial Adhesion / Q000187:drug effects*; D002130:Calcium Phosphates; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000187:drug effects*; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000737:chemistry; D006244:Hardness; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D055115:Light-Curing of Dental Adhesives; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012117:Resins, Synthetic / Q000737:chemistry; D012969:Sodium Fluoride; D013295:Streptococcus mutans; D013499:Surface Properties; D017001:Tooth Demineralization
D002130:Calcium Phosphates; C000612969:Enamel Pro Varnish; C420130:Excite cement; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D008689:Methacrylates; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; C578177:icon infiltrant; D012969:Sodium Fluoride