Open AccessTopographic assessment of human enamel surface treated with different topical sodium fluoride agents: Scanning electron microscope consideration
Author(s) -
Gurlal Singh Brar,
Amandeep Singh Arora,
Vineet Inder Singh Khinda,
Shiminder Kallar,
Karuna Arora
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_675_16
Subject(s) - demineralization , enamel paint , fluoride , remineralisation , sodium fluoride , dentistry , saliva , scanning electron microscope , tooth remineralization , tooth surface , chemistry , human tooth , nuclear chemistry , materials science , medicine , inorganic chemistry , biochemistry , composite material
Continuous balanced demineralization and remineralization are natural dynamic processes in enamel. If the balance is interrupted and demineralization process dominates, it may eventually lead to the development of carious lesions in enamel and dentine. Fluoride helps control decay by enhancing remineralization and altering the structure of the tooth, making the surface less soluble.