introduction: to compare the effects of 0.05% sodium fluoride (naf) mouthrinse, gc tooth mousse and gc mi paste plus on white spot formation inhibition. materials and methods: thirty pairs of extracted human premolars were cut in half mesio-distally with a disc. the teeth were coated with nail varnish, except a part of the buccal and/or lingual enamel, which was used as the test area, and then ...

objective: this study aimed to compare the effect of using casein phosphopeptide – amorphous calcium phosphate (cpp-acp) paste, remin-pro and fluoride varnish on remineralization of enamel lesions. methods: in this experimental-in vitro study, 60 intact premolars and molars were used and flat enamel surfaces were prepared. the specimens were divided into 6 groups (n=10). after primary diagnoden...

background: despite widespread clinical uses of resin-modifi ed glass-ionomers (rmgis), their sealing ability is still a concern. this study evaluated the effect of delayed light activation (dla) of rmgi on marginal sealing in differently pretreated cavities. materials and methods: in this in vitro study, two standardized class v cavities were prepared on the buccal and lingual surfaces of 56 s...

Introduction: To compare the effects of 0.05% sodium fluoride (NaF) mouthrinse, GC Tooth Mousse and GC MI Paste Plus on white spot formation inhibition. Materials and Methods: Thirty pairs of extracted human premolars were cut in half mesio-distally with a disc. The teeth were coated with nail varnish, except a part of the buccal and/or lingual enamel, which was used as the test area, and then ...

BACKGROUND It is important for Dental Professionals to consider the evidence for the effectiveness of the preventive strategies used to maintain good oral health and reduce the risk of caries in their patients. Whilst many of the traditional preventive activities, including the recommendation and use of fluoride products and the placement of fissure sealants have a wealth of clinical evidence t...