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EVALUATION OF THE REMINERALIZING EFFECT OF THEOBROMINE AND FLUORIDE USING SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Background: Theobromine is a natural alkaloid of plant origin; theobroma cacao. Attempts have been made to use it as a remineralizing agent. Aim of the study: Assessment of the remineralizing potential of theobromine containing toothpastes compared to those with fluoride using scanning electron microscope. Methods: 15 maxillary first bicuspids were selected. Crowns were sectioned and immersed in a demineralizing solution for 4 days. 30 specimens were divided into 3 groups (10 specimens each); group 1, specimens brushed with toothpastes containing theobromine, group 2, specimens brushed with toothpastes containing fluoride and group 3 for specimens brushed with toothpaste free of fluoride or theobromine. The brushing time was 9 minutes and 20 seconds each. Remineralization was carried out using a pH cycling model for 3 days using artificial saliva. The enamel was scanned before and after demineralization and after remineralization. Results: A statistically significant difference was found in calcium and phosphate levels between group 1and 3 and also between group 2 and 3, however no statistical significant difference between group 1and 2. Conclusion: Theobromine could be suitable alternative to fluoride for caries prevention in terms of safety and efficiency.

DOI

10.21608/edj.2020.52781.1402

Keywords

Theobromine, fluoride, remineralization, SEM

Authors

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Rania

Last Name

Shawky

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Dentist at Ministry of Health, B.D.S, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University

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ran_altohamy11@yahoo.com

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Minia

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First Name

Nagwa

Last Name

Khattab

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Professor in Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University

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dr_khattabn@yahoo.com

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CAIRO

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First Name

Mina

Last Name

yassa

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Lecturer in Pediatric and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University.

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mina_kamal1984@yahoo.com

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Minia City

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67

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Issue 1 - January (Orthodontics, Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry)

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20067

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2021-01-01

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2020-12-08

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2021-01-01

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119

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126

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0070-9484

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2090-2360

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Egyptian Dental Journal

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EVALUATION OF THE REMINERALIZING EFFECT OF THEOBROMINE AND FLUORIDE USING SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE

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22 Jan 2023