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ArticleDental research journal

Effectiveness of MI Paste Plus and Remin Pro on remineralization and color improvement of postorthodontic white spot lesions.

Farzin Heravi, Farzaneh Ahrari, Behrad Tanbakuchi

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Article in Dental research journal. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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34 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 50 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Farzin HeraviDental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Farzaneh AhrariDental Research Center, School of Dentistry, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Behrad TanbakuchiDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of two remineralizing creams on regression of white spot lesions (WSLs) after orthodontic therapy. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study included patients with WSLs on their upper anterior teeth who recently completed orthodontic treatment at the Department of Orthodontics of Mashhad Dental School and two private offices. The participants were randomly assigned into three groups by treatment: (1) a 12-week regimen of a cream containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate and fluoride (MI Paste Plus); (2) a 12-week regimen of a cream containing hydroxyapatite and fluoride (Remin Pro); and (3) usual home care (control). Thirty-nine patients participated and three withdrew. The main outcomes including area, mineral content, and color of WSLs were measured at enrolment and 4, 8, and 12 weeks later, respectively. Blinding was applied for outcome assessment only. The data were analyzed by analysis of variance and repeated measures analysis at the statistical significance of

resultsOver a 3-month period, the application of both MI Paste Plus and Remin Pro caused significantly greater reduction in area and significantly higher increase in mineral content of WSLs compared to the control group (

conclusionThe application of either MI Paste Plus or Remin Pro was effective in reducing the area, increasing the mineral content and improving the appearance of demineralized enamel, indicating that these products could be recommended for managing postorthodontic WSLs.

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Hydroxyapatiteorthodontic treatmentremineralizationwhite spot

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PMID29576772
PMCPMC5858078
OpenAlexW2789738238

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