Original research
Year : 2022 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 1 | Page : 22 - 27
Comparative evaluation of ElsenzTM and GC tooth mousse in remineralization of enamel – a clinical study
N NagaveniNB1, Meghana2, PoornimaP3
1 Professor,2 Postgraduate student,3 Head of Department, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India
Address for Correspondence:
Dr Nagaveni N B.
Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive DentistryCollege of Dental Sciences, Davangere Karnataka, India
Email: nagavenianurag@gmail.com
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the surface micro hardness of enamel following use of ElsenzTM and GC tooth mousse.
Methods: Twenty extracted anterior teeth were included for the study. Teeth were decoronated and mounted mesiodistally. Baseline values of the samples were recorded and teeth were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group A: ElsenzTM; Group B: GC tooth mousse. Samples were demineralized with Mc Innes solution (2 cycles, 5 minutes daily with 24-hour gap each) following which remineralization was done for 2 weeks (2 cycles, 5 minutes daily with 7 days gap) and the samples were subjected to micro hardness testing using Vickers hardness tester. The results obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using one way ANOVA and paired t test.
Results: GC tooth mousse and ElsenzTM both showed remineralization of enamel, although when statistically compared, there was no significant difference in the micro hardness values in both the groups.
Conclusion: Periodic application of ElsenzTM increases micro hardness of enamel and it can be effectively used as remineralizing agent.
Keywords: ElsenzTM, GC tooth mousse, Remineralization
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP:
Nil.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
There are no conflict of interest
How to cite:
N Nagavenietal, Comparative evaluation of Elsenz TM and GC tooth mousse in remineralization of enamel–a clinical study.Int J Ped Rehab2022;7(1):22 - 27
Received:04.03.2022 Accepted:23.05.2022 WebPublished:29.06.2022
