In Vitro Evaluation of Enamel Microhardness after Application of Two Types of Fluoride Varnish
Introduction: Use of fluoride compounds is one of the most effective ways of preventing decay and among these varnishes have high acceptance among different fluoride products. Aim: Hence, the aim of this research was to evaluate the microhardness of tooth enamel after the usage of two different...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10412/30121_CE(RA1)_F(T)PF1_(RB_VT_PY)_PFA(RB_GG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Use of fluoride compounds is one of the most
effective ways of preventing decay and among these varnishes
have high acceptance among different fluoride products.
Aim: Hence, the aim of this research was to evaluate the microhardness of tooth enamel after the usage of two different
commercial products of fluoride varnish.
Materials and Methods: This in vitro experimental study was
performed on 51 extracted premolar teeth. The teeth were divided
randomly into three 17-membered groups. The first group received
Duraflor varnish, the second group received Ariadent Iranian
varnish while the third group received no treatment. Micro hardness
of tooth enamel was measured utilizing Vickers method before
and after the use of fluoride varnish. ANOVA, Tukey, and Wilcoxon
statistical tests were utilized for statistical analysis of data.
Results: The comparison of mean change in micro hardness
before and after the use of fluoride showed that increase in
micro hardness in Duraflor varnish and Ariadent varnish group
was significant when compared to control group (p<0.05) but no
significant statistical difference was observed in terms of mean of
micro hardness after intervention between two groups of Duraflor
varnish and Ariadent varnish (p>0.05).
Conclusion: According to the findings, the use of fluoride
significantly increased the enamel micro hardness which did not
show a significant difference between two groups of Duraflor
varnish and Ariadent varnish. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |