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The effects of sodium hexametaphosphate combined with other remineralizing agents on the staining and microhardness of early enamel caries: An
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Internal bleaching with calcium oxalate and laser irradiation for managing discolorations induced by mineral trioxide aggregate.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Whitening Efficacy of Toothpastes on Coffee-Stained Teeth: An Enamel Surface Analysis.International dental journal · 2024Article
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- Interaction between Hexametaphosphate, Other Active Ingredients of Toothpastes, and Erosion-Abrasion in Enamel in vitro.Caries research · 2023Article
- Does the application of whitening dentifrices during at-home bleaching affect the bond strength of resin composite to dentin?BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Comparison of the effect of fluoride gel and two toothpastes with different materials on remineralization of initial carious lesions in primary teeth.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2021Article
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThis study was conducted to determine the effects of sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) combined with other remineralizing agents on the staining and microhardness of early enamel caries. MATERIALS AND
methodsin This
resultsAfter remineralizing cycles, the experimental groups treated with either SHMP alone or in combination with other materials showed less significant changes in the three variables of color (Δa, Δb, and ΔL) and the overall color change (ΔE). The enamel caries treated with Remin Pro
conclusionSHMP, either alone or combined with remineralizing agents, created the least staining. Remineralizing materials alone showed higher surface hardness, while sodium fluoride alone showed higher surface hardness when combined with SHMP.
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