Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: The aim of the present in vitro study was to quantify the endogenous erosive potential of the various pediatric liquid medicaments by measuring the calcium dissolution of primary enamel after immersing it for different time intervals (1 min, 10 min and 8 hours) using atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS). The eight commonly used pediatric liquid medicaments which were selected had definitive endogenous calcium dissolution potential. All the medicaments showed calcium dissolution of primary enamel at alkaline pH and near neutral pH. The calcium dissolution potential of pediatric liquid medicaments when compared with their respective pH showed no statistically significant correlation. In conclusion, there was evidence of calcium dissolution from all the pediatric liquid medicaments.
Authors: KL Girish Babu, Kavita Rai, Amitha Hegde
Institution: Oxford Dental College and Hospital
Language: English
Topic: Dental Erosion and Treatment
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2002807361