Group |
Control group |
Demineralization - Desensitizer Application -Remineralization |
Desensitizer Application - Demineralization - Remineralization |
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untreated |
Gluma |
Admira Protect |
Hyposen |
Vivasens |
Gluma |
Admira Protect |
Hyposen |
Vivasens |
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Lesion |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
De |
Re |
Mean |
134,2 |
95,3 |
132,0 |
105,3 |
139,4 |
74,0 |
128,2 |
75,9 |
123,0 |
85,0 |
103,5 |
87,3 |
80,28 |
66,3 |
82,1 |
62,3 |
120,4 |
91,6 |
The comparison between de- and remineralized groups showed a significant reduction of lesion depth in all cases (p<0.05, Tukeys test). In all cases application of the desensitizers prior to demineralisation resulted in significantly decreased lesion depths compared to the demineralization lesion depths without desensitizer application (p<0.05, Tukeys test). Conclusions: It can be concluded that the demineralization of the root surface can be hampered by the application of desensitizing agents in vitro. Furthermore, remineralization might not be negatively affected by the used sealants.
Keywords: Demineralization, Dentin, Remineralization and Sealants
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