Effect of resin infiltration on enamel surface properties and Streptococcus mutans adhesion to artificial enamel lesions
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of resin infiltration and sealant type on enamel surface properties and Streptococcus mutans adhesion to artificial enamel lesions. Artificial enamel lesions were produced on the surfaces of 120 enamel specimens, which were divided into two groups: Group A and Group B (n=60 per group). Each group was further divided into four subgroups (n=15 per subgroup) according to sealant type: Group I-Demineralized enamel (control); Group II-Enamel Pro Varnish; Group III-ExciTE F; and Group IV-Icon. In Group A, hardness and surface roughness were evaluated; in Group B, bacterial adhesion was evaluated. Icon application resulted in significantly lower surface roughness and higher hardness than the other subgroups in Group A. In Group B, Enamel Pro Varnish resulted in lowest bacterial adhesion, followed by Icon. This study showed that resin infiltration of enamel lesions could arrest lesion progress.
Source: Dental Materials Journal
DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2014-078
Authors: Soley ARSLAN, Yahya Orcun ZORBA, Mustafa Altay ATALAY, Suat ÖZCAN, Sezer DEMIRBUGA, Kansad PALA, Duygu PERCIN, Fusun OZER
Institutions: Erciyes University, Gazi University, University of Pennsylvania
Language: English
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4247397713