“EFFECT OF APPLICATION OF REMINERALIZATION AGENTS ON MICROHARDNESS & SURFACE ROUGHNESS OF THE ENAMEL SURFACE AFTER INTERPROXIMAL STRIPPING – IN VIVO STUDY”.
Abstract:Background and objectives: Interproximal enamel stripping is in practice clinically in orthodontics to obtain more space to align crowded teeth. Any product that might prevent mineral loss and promote remineralization is worth investigating. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate and to compare the effects of a commercial paste of xylitol and fluoride application after interproximal stripping of enamel surfaces. Method: sixteen patients undergoing orthodontic treatment participated in this study. … Show more
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