Open AccessComparative evaluation of root caries remineralization effect of plain milk, 5ppm of fluoridated milk, and 5ppm of sodium fluoride in deionized water using surface microhardness test: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
J Mahesh,
DJ Veeresh,
Akhil Pallepati,
Subramanian Vishnuprasad,
Srinivasan Premkumar,
Shaswata Karmakar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_54_20
Subject(s) - dentistry , demineralization , root caries , significant difference , remineralisation , post hoc , sodium fluoride , medicine , chemistry , fluoride , enamel paint , inorganic chemistry
There is an increase in longevity of teeth retained in elderly population, leading to increased risk of root caries. Therefore, new and affordable preventive strategies are in need to reduce this problem. Hence, the aim and objective of the study was to assess and compare the root caries remineralization effect of plain milk, 5ppm of fluoridated milk, and 5ppm of NaF in deionized water.