Effect of Pediatric Antibiotics on the Superficial Microhardness of Dental Enamel in Bovine Teeth
Objective: To compare the effect of pediatric antibiotics on the superficial microhardness of dental enamel in bovine teeth. Methods: An in vitro study was carried out on 60 non carious bovine teeth. Fifteen teeth were immersed in each group of four solutions (amoxicillin, amoxicillin + clavulanic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editorial Ciencias Médicas
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Revista Cubana de Estomatología |
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| Online Access: | https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/4794 |
| Summary: | Objective: To compare the effect of pediatric antibiotics on the superficial microhardness of dental enamel in bovine teeth.
Methods: An in vitro study was carried out on 60 non carious bovine teeth. Fifteen teeth were immersed in each group of four solutions (amoxicillin, amoxicillin + clavulanic acid, erythromycin and artificial saliva) for 1 minute three times a day for 7 and 14 days. Enamel surface microhardness was measured at baseline, 7 and 14 days of antibiotic exposure.
Results: The enamel surface microhardness of the teeth of the pediatric antibiotic groups was reduced after seven and 14 days of exposure with significant difference (p < 0.001), with respect to the initial microhardness. In addition, in the group exposed to artificial saliva there was no significant difference (p = 0.097) at the different evaluation times.
Conclusions: It is concluded that pediatric antibiotics affect enamel microhardness and erythromycin generated the greatest decrease at 14 days of exposure. |
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| ISSN: | 0034-7507 1561-297X |