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ArticleCureus2022

Comparative Assessment of Enamel Microhardness Using Various Remineralising Agents on Artificially Demineralized Human Enamel.

Rikki Deswal, Navneet Kukreja, Swati Chhabra, Shivangi Trivedi, Ankita Sharma, Anamika Thakur

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Article in Cureus, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Effects of Overnight Whitening Pens on Hydrogen Peroxide Penetration, Color Change, and Enamel Surface Properties.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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6 authors.

Rikki DeswalDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Eklavya Dental College and Hospital, Kotputli, IND.
Navneet KukrejaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (MM) College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, IND.
Swati ChhabraDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (MM) College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, IND.
Shivangi TrivediDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (MM) College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, IND.
Ankita SharmaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (MM) College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, IND.
Anamika ThakurDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (MM) College of Dental Sciences and Research, Ambala, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionVarious remineralizing agents can be used to remineralize initial carious lesions.

aimThe study aims to compare and evaluate the remineralizing efficiency of Remin Pro (VOCO GmbH, Cuxhaven, Germany), tricalcium phosphate, and HealOzone (CurOzone USA Inc., Ontario, Canada) by measuring the microhardness of enamel. MATERIALS AND

methodForty-five mandibular premolars were collected and divided into three groups (A, B, and C). After sectioning mesiodistally, they were subdivided into the control and test groups. The test group was further subdivided into demineralized (A

resultThe microhardness values of the demineralized group were lower compared to the samples of the control groups. In the remineralized group, the mean microhardness values were maximum for HealOzone (293.22 kgmm

conclusionThe application of remineralizing paste proved potent in improving the remineralization in the demineralized enamel surface.

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deminerlisationdental cariesenamelmicrohardnessremineralisation

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PMID36381749
PMCPMC9650938

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