Comparative evaluation of the effects of human breast milk and plain and probiotic-containing infant formulas on enamel mineral content in primary teeth: an in vitro study

Aly, Abla Ahmed Mohamed; Erfan, Dina M.; Fadl, Reham Khaled Abou El

doi:10.1007/s40368-019-00448-2

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“…As mentioned above, demineralization and remineralization affect the surface's mechanical properties, including its hardness, which is directly related to its mineral content. As evidenced by the growing number of scientific studies in this context, scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) is considered an efficient way to assess the changes in surface structure during demineralization and the in vitro remineralization process [38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47]. Thus, SEM-EDS was used to evaluate structural and morphological changes on the enamel surface and to quantitatively estimate the amounts of mineral content in the weight percentage of enamel in each treatment group.…”

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Efficacy of the Probiotic L. brevis in Counteracting the Demineralizing Process of the Tooth Enamel Surface: Results from an In Vitro Study

Altamura,

Augello,

Ortu

et al. 2024

Biomolecules

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Background. Enamel plays an essential role in protecting the underlying layers of the human tooth; therefore, preserving it is vital. This experimental study aimed to evaluate the potential ability of L. brevis to counteract the action of a demineralizing agent on dental enamel morphology and mineral composition in vitro. Methods. The sample consisted of 12 healthy human posterior teeth. The coronal portion of each tooth was subdivided into two equal parts longitudinally. The specimens were randomly divided into four groups: artificial saliva, L. brevis suspension, demineralizing agent (DA), and DA plus L. brevis . Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were used to evaluate the surface micromorphology and the mineral content, respectively. The statistical analysis was conducted using a one-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey’s post hoc test. Results. SEM analysis did not highlight significant changes in the enamel microstructure of L. brevis -treated specimens compared to the control. DA-induced damage to the enamel structure was drastically reduced when the specimens were contextually exposed to the probiotic. The treatment with DA substantially reduced the weight % of crucial enamel minerals, i.e., Ca and P. Notably, the probiotic was able to reverse the demineralization process, bringing Ca and P weight % back to basal levels, including the Ca/P ratio. Conclusions. The findings indicate that L. brevis is able to efficiently protect the dental enamel surface from the damage caused by DA and increase the enamel resistance to demineralization. Overall, L. brevis confirms its efficacy in preventing or counteracting the action of carious lesions through a novel mechanism that protects the tooth surface under a chemical challenge that mimics the caries process.

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Efficacy of the Probiotic L. brevis in Counteracting the Demineralizing Process of the Tooth Enamel Surface: Results from an In Vitro Study

Altamura,

Augello,

Ortu

et al. 2024

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The Effects of a Newly-Produced Probiotic Mouthwash on The Surface Roughness and Microhardness of Resin-Based Restorative Materials and Enamel: An AFM Study

Karataş

Delikan

Ertürk-Avunduk

2022

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Background The effects of probiotics on the surface roughness and microhardness of resin composite and tooth enamel are unclear. Accordingly, this study documents the effects of a probiotic mouthwash and kefir on the surface roughness and microhardness of different restorative materials and permanent and deciduous teeth enamels. Methods Thirty disc-shaped specimens were prepared from composite resin, compomer, and resin-modified glass ionomer cement. Enamel sections were prepared from 30 permanent and deciduous human teeth crowns. All specimens were then divided into three groups and kept in kefir, a new probiotic mouthwash, and distilled water for 14 days. The mean surface roughness values of all specimens were then evaluated with an atomic force microscope, while mean surface microhardness was evaluated using a Vickers hardness measuring device. The data were recorded and analyzed statistically. Results There was no statistically significant difference between the mean surface roughness of the groups treated with probiotic mouthwashes and the control groups (p > 0.05). However, the mean surface roughness of resin-modified glass ionomer cement was statistically significantly higher in all solution groups (p < 0.05). The probiotic mouthwashes significantly reduced the surface microhardness of the permanent and deciduous teeth (p < 0.05). Conclusion Frequent consumption of probiotic mouthwashes may affect the surface roughness and microhardness of different restorative materials and teeth. The clinicians should consider the effect of consumption by patients of these mouthwashes.

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Recent Development in Oral Hygiene Products: From Product Development to Market

El Enshasy,

Niazy,

Kamh

et al. 2024

Natural Conservative Dentistry: An Alternative Approach to Solve Restorative Problems

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Oral care or oral hygiene products become one of the main components of our daily healthcare products with increased market growth. This is driven by the increased awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent many diseases. For years, many products in this market have been formulated based on pure chemicals, categorized under the toxic category, which could have a negative impact on human health as daily/regularly used products. With the increased awareness of the importance of using natural alternative components as safe and non-toxic ingredients, growing demands have been created for natural dental care products. In addition, with extensive research on human microbiomes and their essential role in maintaining a healthy life and enriching this type of healthy microbes as the first line in fighting against disease, microbiome-friendly products and probiotics-enriched products have been recently introduced to the market. Therefore, the need for innovative and safe products is in high demand nowadays to fill a specific market gap in new niche areas. This chapter addresses the recent developments in the oral hygiene products market and products with comprehensive updates about the growth of the development of natural ingredients-based products in this business sector.

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Comparative evaluation of the effects of human breast milk and plain and probiotic-containing infant formulas on enamel mineral content in primary teeth: an in vitro study

Cited by 3 publications

References 54 publications

Efficacy of the Probiotic L. brevis in Counteracting the Demineralizing Process of the Tooth Enamel Surface: Results from an In Vitro Study

Efficacy of the Probiotic L. brevis in Counteracting the Demineralizing Process of the Tooth Enamel Surface: Results from an In Vitro Study

The Effects of a Newly-Produced Probiotic Mouthwash on The Surface Roughness and Microhardness of Resin-Based Restorative Materials and Enamel: An AFM Study

Recent Development in Oral Hygiene Products: From Product Development to Market

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