Document Type
Original Study
Abstract
Purpose: The current study aimed to evaluate the remineralizing potential of wheat grass and white tea on white spot lesions (WSLs). Materials and Methods: A total of 40 human enamel samples obtained by sectioning 20 molars were divided into two main groups according to type of treatment agent (n=20). Baseline microhardness values were obtained. All the specimens were immersed in demineralizing solution for 96 hours and evaluated again for surface microhardness. Following demineralization each solution was agitated for 3 minutes, then the specimens were subjected to pH-cycling model for 3 hours, then stored in artificial saliva. This cycle was repeated every 12 hours for 1 month and 3 months. After one and three months, the samples were evaluated for surface microhardness. Results: Percentage of microhardness recovery after 1 month for white tea and wheat grass were 88.5% and 94.6% respectively and after 3 months were 90.4% and 98.3% respectively with no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Conclusions: White tea and wheat grass could be considered as effective remineralizing agents that could be suggested for post-orthodontic WSL management.
Keywords
white tea, wheat grass, remineralization, white spot lesions
How to Cite This Article
Taha, Mariam M.
(2024)
"Evaluation of Remineralization Potential of White tea and Wheat grass on White Spot Lesions,"
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 11:
Iss.
4, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2974-4164.1645
Subject Area
Restorative Dentistry Issue (Removable Prosthodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Dental Biomaterials, Operative Dentistry)
