Effect of green tea on enamel remineralization of teeth immersed in Pepsi | ||
| Egyptian Dental Journal | ||
| Article 7, Volume 65, Issue 4 - October (Oral Medicine, X-Ray, Oral Biology & Oral Pathology), October 2019, Pages 3439-3444 PDF (1.17 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/edj.2019.74792 | ||
| Author | ||
| Rasha Mohamed Taha | ||
| Lecturer of oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry , Suez Canal University. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Introduction: A rise in acidic products consumption has led to an increase in the percentage of eroded enamel and dentin. A new remineralization method is the consumption of green tea, which suspected to have remineralization properties. Aim of the work: This study determined the impact of green tea on enamel remineralization of immersed teeth in pepsi. Materials and Methods: After clinical and radiographic examinations, 30 sound permanent posterior teeth that were newly extracted for orthodontic purposes were chosen. Each tooth was sectioned into 4 quadrants at right angle to the root long axis. We choose cervical region for the present research. Sectioned teeth were grouped into 3 sets; 40 specimens for each. Group I: served in artificial saliva. Group II: specimens immersed in Pepsi beverages. Group III: specimens were demineralized by Pepsi drink for 3 hours and then immersed in green tea. All samples have been evaluated after 4 weeks using scanning electron microscopy Results: The application of green tea has considerably reduced the roughness of the enamel surface, improving the capacity for enamel remineralization. Conclusions: Green tea is effective in preventing the erosion of enamel and a promising remineralization material | ||
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