The erosive effect of pomegranate juice on enamel: An in vitro study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Dental erosion is a chemical-mechanical process that leads to the loss of dental hard tissues. This study aimed to investigate the effect of pomegranate juice on the enamel.

Methods

Enamel blocks were randomly divided into three groups: deionized water, cola, and pomegranate juice. The blocks were immersed in the solutions four times a day for 14 days, and stored in artificial saliva for the remaining period. The surface hardness was measured on days 7 and 14. The surface structures of the demineralized blocks were observed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the depth of demineralization was observed via confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). The pH, calcium, and phosphorus levels of the three solutions were analyzed.

Results

The microhardness values

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11006189 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature