Comparison in Demineralization Resistance of Resin Infiltration and 1.23% Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride in Bovine Teeth
10.5933/JKAPD.2018.45.2.137
- Author:
Doo Young LEE
1
;
Ik Hwan KIM
;
Je Seon SONG
;
Seong Oh KIM
;
Heung Kyu SON
;
Jaeho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Korea. leejh@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Demineralization resistance;
Resin infiltration;
Topical fluoride appliance;
Incipient dental caries
- MeSH:
Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride;
Dental Enamel;
Tooth
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2018;45(2):137-143
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The aim of this study is to compare the differences of the demineralization resistance of resin infiltration and 1.23% acidulated phosphate fluoride in bovine teeth with artificial caries. We applied 1.23% Acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) gel and Icon® caries infiltrant on the artificial bovine enamel carious lesion and then demineralized all samples. The depth of demineralization was measured by using Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope (CLSM) and observed the roughness and irregularity of the enamel was observed by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).In this experiment with demineralization resistance on smooth artificial carious lesion, less depth of demineralization, roughness, and irregularity of enamel was observed in APF gel and Icon® group than in the control group. There was no significant difference between the depth of demineralization of 1.23% APF gel and Icon® caries infiltrant group. However, resin infiltration is beneficial as less roughness and irregularity was observed on the enamel surface than when 1.23% APF gel is applied.
