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- Title
The effect of Fluoride varnish and Silver Diamine Fluoride in prevention of enamel demineralization around orthodontic bracket through UV illumination: An in vitro study.
- Authors
Deshpande, Anshula; Dori, Sneha; Baishya, Simron; Bane, Pooja; Mishra, Sakshi
- Abstract
Introduction: The present in vitro study evaluated the effectiveness of Fluoride Vanish and Silver Diamine Fluoride in preventing enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets, using a UV light on a group of extracted teeth with bonded brackets. Material and Methods In this study, 30 samples of extracted human permanent teeth with bonded orthodontic brackets were separated into control group I (no fluoride varnish), experimental group II (fluoride varnish was applied), and experimental group III (fluoride varnish with SDF) to examine the preventive effects of fluoride on enamel demineralization. Teeth were subjected to three demineralization cycles in a standard demineralization solution. Enamel demineralization was measured according to the index of Gorelick et al. in all three groups at baseline, after the first and second demineralization cycles under UV light. Results Statistically significant differences were observed between the control group and the FV group after the first demineralization cycle. (p value<0.0001) No significant difference was found between baseline readings and after two demineralization cycles in the FV+SDF group. Conclusion Fluoride varnish, along with SDF, is effective in reducing enamel demineralization. During the bonding appointment, the initial application of fluoride varnish around the orthodontic bracket can offer significant protection against white spot lesions (WSL). The development of WSL next to brackets can be avoided with regular professional applications of an FV during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.
- Subjects
FLUORIDE varnishes; TOOTH demineralization; FLUORIDES; IN vitro studies; DENTAL fluoride treatment
- Publication
JIDA: Journal of Indian Dental Association, 2024, Vol 18, Issue 6, p32
- ISSN
0019-4611
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.33882/jida.15.35663