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Corresponding Author

Eman El. Adira

Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

Purpose: Three commercially available toothpastes and Aloe Vera gel were evaluated and compared for their ability to remineralize artificially demineralized enamel on human premolar teeth. Subjects and Methods: forty-four healthy adult premolars that had been extracted for orthodontic treatment were included in this study. To establish an artificial initial enamel lesion, the teeth were placed in a demineralizing solution for 4 days. Then, they were randomly divided into 4 groups,11 in each. Group A: teeth were treated with 1,450–ppm fluoride toothpaste. Group B: teeth were treated with aloe vera 1,450–ppm fluoridated toothpaste. Group C: teeth were treated with aloe vera non-fluoridated toothpaste. Group D: teeth were treated with aloe vera gel. For a total of 10 days, each group experienced twice daily 3-minute PH cycling. Measurements were made using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis during the pre-demineralization, repeated demineralization, and post-remineralization processes. Results: Following remineralization therapy, EDX readings showed that only group B had statistically significant higher values in remineralization potential after 10 days, while group C had the lowest value. Groups A and D were not significantly different. Conclusion: The remineralization capability comparable to toothpaste with 1,450 ppm fluoride was found by utilizing the Aloe Vera gel. However, aloe vera (AV) non-fluoridated toothpaste demonstrated a decreased remineralization efficacy. In contrast, aloe vera with sodium fluoride in toothpaste offered efficient remineralization and collaboration of sodium fluoride and aloe vera.

Keywords

Aloe Vera, Fluoride, Remineralization.

Subject Area

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics Issue (Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics)

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