Color Masking Ability of New Dental Treatments on Enamel Lesions
Author Information
Author(s): Albar Nassreen, Basheer Syed Nahid, Moaleem Mohammed M. Al, Ageel Sana, Abbas Rehab, Hakami Rafaa, Daghrery Arwa, Sawady Mohammed, Peeran Syed Wali, Vinothkumar Thilla Sekar, Zidane Bassam
Primary Institution: Jazan University
Hypothesis
The color masking ability of CRFP-SAP will not be better than RI on artificially induced enamel lesions in vitro.
Conclusion
Both RI and CRFP-SAP treatments can effectively mask the discoloration of artificial enamel lesions, but CRFP-SAP performed better under various challenges except for thermocycling.
Supporting Evidence
- Both treatments were effective in masking discoloration caused by artificial enamel lesions.
- CRFP-SAP showed better color stability under various challenges except for thermocycling.
- Statistically significant differences in color change were observed between treatment groups.
Takeaway
This study looked at two dental treatments to see which one better hides discoloration on teeth. One treatment worked better than the other in most situations.
Methodology
The study used 64 extracted caries-free human canines, divided into two groups treated with either resin infiltration or a self-assembling peptide, and color changes were measured using a spectrophotometer under various challenges.
Limitations
The study was conducted over a limited time for various challenges, and further long-term studies are needed.
Participant Demographics
Extracted caries-free human canines.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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