Summary
This study used scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy to examine the short‐term potential effects of brushing time and the start‐time of tooth‐brushing after demineralization on primary dentin wear in vitro. Thirty‐six noncarious primary central incisors were assigned to 12 experimental groups. Exposure to cola drinks was used to initiate the demineralization process. Three brushing times (5, 15 and 30 s) and four start‐times of brushing (0, 30, 60 and 120 min) after an erosive attack were used for the abrasion process. Tooth‐brushing the softened dentin surface led to increases in the open tubular fraction and microstructural changes on the dentin surface. Brushing immediately after exposure to cola resulted in the greatest irreversible dentin loss, whereas brushing 60 or 120 min after pretreatment resulted in the least irreversible dentin loss. However, brushing time had no effect on the irreversible loss of dentin wear. Based on these experimental results, tooth‐brushing should be performed at least 60 min after consuming a cola drink to achieve the desired tooth cleaning and avoid the introduction of surface lesions on dentin.
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