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The effectiveness of jackfruit seed paste (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk) as an alternative to enamel remineralization (in vitro)
- Source :
- Makassar Dental Journal. 10:110-114
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Persatuan Dokter Gigi Indonesia Cabang Makassar, 2021.
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Abstract
- Background: Enamel as the hardest layer of teeth is susceptible to acid attack which can cause demineralization. This triggers a chemical reaction to release calcium ions from the tooth enamel which causes a decrease in the hardness of the enamel sur-face. Calcium and phosphate ions are minerals that can inhibit demineralization and increase remineralization. The 5% calcium and 20% phosphate content in jackfruit seeds has the potential to be used as a tooth remineralization material. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the application of jackfruit seed paste (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lamk) as an alternative remi-neralization agent to increase enamel surface hardness. Method: This experimental laboratory study was conducted using 32 maxillary first premolar teeth. All samples were immersed in cola carbonated drink (2 minutes). Samples in each group were treated (30 minutes) with the application of jackfruit seed paste (group I) and CPP-ACP paste (group II). The Vickers Hardness Number (VHN) test was performed on the surface of the initial tooth enamel, after soaking in cola carbonated drinks and after treatment. Results: The enamel surface hardness significantly increased after treatment in groups I and II. Conclusion: The application of jackfruit seed paste was effective in increasing enamel surface hardness.
- Subjects :
- biology
Enamel paint
Chemistry
Tooth Remineralization
Tooth enamel
biology.organism_classification
Hardness
Demineralization
stomatognathic diseases
Artocarpus
medicine.anatomical_structure
stomatognathic system
visual_art
Vickers hardness test
Carbonated drink
medicine
visual_art.visual_art_medium
Food science
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 25485830 and 20898134
- Volume :
- 10
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Makassar Dental Journal
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........cc74fd0d8c7f6c8c41f587b4851fd714