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Effect of different polishing strategies on extrinsic stain removal in primary teeth: An in-vitro study

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Last updated: 07 Jan 2025

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Oral Biology
Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different polishing strategies on extrinsic stain removal in primary teeth using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX)—materials and Methods: A total of 48 primary molars with 12 samples in each group were used. External surface staining was created in all samples, and then samples were randomly divided into four groups: Group I: the teeth were polished using an ultrasonic scaler; Group II: the teeth were polished using pumice; Group III: the teeth were polished using an electric toothbrush and whitening toothpaste; and Group IV: the teeth were polished using an Aqua-care air abrasion device. Before and after polishing, teeth were examined using SEM, EDX, and visual shading. The data obtained were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. Results: in group I (Ultrasonic scaler) after polishing the enamel surface, there was an alternation in surface smoothness and multiple irregularities, while in groups II (pumice paste) and III (electric toothbrush and whitening toothpaste), enamel showed a relatively homogenous surface and a few superficial depressions on the enamel surface. On the other hand, in group IV, after the aquacare treatment application, the enamel appeared to have a generalized smooth surface. Conclusion: Teeth polishing using an air abrasion device seems to be the safest and most effective method for removing extrinsic dental stains in primary teeth.

DOI

10.21608/edj.2024.325480.3218

Keywords

enamel, Surface roughness, Extrinsic stain, teeth polishing, primary teeth

Authors

First Name

eman

Last Name

salem

MiddleName

mohamed

Affiliation

Lecturer of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Egypt

Email

eman.salem@pua.edu.eg

City

-

Orcid

0000-0003-4464-8653

First Name

rehab

Last Name

salama

MiddleName

samir

Affiliation

Pediatric Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry El Alamein, Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alamein, Egypt

Email

rehab.samir@aast.edu

City

alexandria

Orcid

0000-0002-4702-1947

First Name

Rabab

Last Name

ElGhandour

MiddleName

K

Affiliation

Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt

Email

rabab.elghandour@pua.edu.eg

City

alexandria

Orcid

0009-0002-7517-0912

First Name

Hagar

Last Name

Gharib

MiddleName

S.

Affiliation

Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

Email

hagar.samir@alexu.edu.eg

City

-

Orcid

0000-0001-8329-8356

First Name

Omnia

Last Name

AbdElfatah

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Oral Biology department, Faculty of dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria

Email

omnia.magdy@pua.edu.eg

City

-

Orcid

0000-0002-1975-0130

Volume

71

Article Issue

1

Related Issue

52577

Issue Date

2025-01-01

Receive Date

2024-10-03

Publish Date

2025-01-01

Page Start

277

Page End

290

Print ISSN

0070-9484

Online ISSN

2090-2360

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https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/article_401315.html

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401,315

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Original Article

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254

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Journal

Publication Title

Egyptian Dental Journal

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https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Effect of different polishing strategies on extrinsic stain removal in primary teeth: An in-vitro study

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Article

Created At

07 Jan 2025