Spectrophotometric Evaluation of White Spot Lesions Treatment Using Ginger and Rosemary Extracts: An In Vitro Study

Abstract

Purpose: The current study was carried out to determine the effect of two natural herbal extracts (Ginger and Rosemary) on the color of artificially induced white spot lesions (WSLs) compared to sodium fluoride. Materials and methods:Thirty maxillary central incisors were divided into 3 groups; 10 teeth were in each group according to the treatment used. Two experimental groups, one positive control. Group A (n=10) WSLs treated with Ginger extract, Group B (n=10) WSLs treated with rosemary extract, and Group C (positive control) (n=10) WSLs treated with sodium fluoride. The labial surfaces were coated with nail polish except for a window of 4x4mm. The samples were then subjected to color measurement using Spectrophotometer. Afterward, artificial white spot lesions were created, by subjecting all the teeth to demineralizing solution. Then the color assessment was repeated. Each group was treated with one of the three agents, according to the specified group. The treatment was done by brushing the agents to the labial surface for 60 seconds twice daily for 10 consecutive days. In between treatments the teeth were stored in artificial saliva. Then color was assessed once again after the completion of treatment.Results: Significant decrease in the ∆E values was recorded after treatment with different agents. The difference between both observation times was statistically significant (p=0.0001). The highest mean value was recorded for the ginger group (13.6±2.23). This value was significantly higher than the rosemary group (6.81±1.01) and the Sodium Fluoride group (6.2±1.28). The difference between groups was statistically significant (p=0.000). Post hoc test revealed no significant difference between Rosemary and sodium fluoride groups. Conclusion:Natural agent extracts could be effective in remineralizing WSLs with incomplete masking to the whitish appearance.

Remineralization and Antibacterial efficacy of Ashwagandha, Maca and Ginger-based mouthwashes versus Fluoride-based mouthwash on initial enamel caries: An in-vitro study

“…It also binds to the active site of metabolic enzymes, leading to a decrease in the enzyme. Besides, the antibacterial property of Ginger is referred to as the high concentration of Fluoride in it (16,19,21,29,30) . Maca root has numerous biologically active properties and antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, and antibacterial special effects because it contains many polysaccharides, amino acids, and phenolics (7) .…”