The ability of fruit teas to remove the smear layer: an in vitro study of tubule patency

Micromorphological Analysis of Dentinal Structure after Irradiation with Nd:YAG Laser and Immersion in Acidic Beverages

“…3,4,5,17 Comparative analysis of the specimens of Group 1 (control) and Group 2 (immersion in acidic beverages) showed that all acid beverages used in this study were capable of causing acid erosion on the dentinal surface of the studied samples. When the specimens were submitted to the acid solutions, dentinal dissolution (erosion) was observed, as seen by the enlargement of the mean diameter and the exposure of a larger number of dentinal tubules.…”

“…Acids of extrinsic origin are those coming from diet, mainly acid fruits and their respective juices, but also from soft drinks, yogurt, and energizing and alcoholic beverages. [3][4][5] Although the erosive effect of such beverages on teeth has been widely documented, these beverages are increasingly consumed in modern society. As a result, the number of lesions by erosion has also increased, 3,[6][7][8] and there are more cases of cervical dentinal hypersensitivity nowadays.…”

Cyanoacrylate Versus Laser in the Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Controlled, Randomized, Double‐Masked and Non‐Inferiority Clinical Trial

“…Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is characterized by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin in response to stimuli, typically thermal, evaporative, tactile, osmotic, or chemical, which cannot be ascribed to any other form of dental defect or pathology, 1 and ceases after removal of the stimuli 2 . Up to now, the most widely accepted theory to explain DH is the hydrodynamic theory proposed previously 3‐5 . For the DH to occur, dentin must be exposed to the oral environment, which occurs as a result of removal of the enamel layer and/or dental cementum by attrition, abrasion, erosion, or gingival recession.…”

The efficacy of passion fruit juice as an endodontic irrigant compared with sodium hypochlorite solution: an in vitro study

“…It was also found to have nontoxic effects . The ability of passion fruit juice teas to remove smear layers have also been proven . These are some of the desirable properties for an ideal root canal irrigant that are lacking in the irrigants presently used.…”