Abstract
Carboxymethyl chitosan/amorphous calcium phosphate (CMC/ACP) is a noncollagen protein analog material that may serve as a regulator of the intrafibrillar remineralization mechanism through the guided tissue remineralization (GTR) approach. Methods: Eight 3-mm depth demineralized cavities were divided into two groups: group 1 cavities were immediately filled with temporary restoration; while group 2 received CMC/ACP first and only then were filled with temporary restoration. All samples were immersed in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and were stored in a 37 oC shaking incubator. Remineralization evaluation with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) was done on day seven. Results: In group 2, SEM images showed the presence of irregularity in dentinal tubules, and EDX analysis showed significantly increased calcium and phosphate levels in dentinal tubules. Conclusion: CMC/ACP has the potency to remineralize dentine.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1258-1262 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of International Dental and Medical Research |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- CMC/ACP
- Dentine
- DMP 1
- Noncollagen protein analogs
- Remineralization