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ReviewBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Analysis of Dental Enamel Remineralization: A Systematic Review of Technique Comparisons.

Giuseppina Malcangi, Assunta Patano, Roberta Morolla, Matteo De Santis, Fabio Piras, Vito Settanni, Antonio Mancini, Daniela Di Venere, Francesco Inchingolo, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo and 2 more

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In one paragraph

Review in Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06905379 (Remineralization Efficacy of Moringa Oleifera Varnish Vs MI Varnish in Initial Carious Lesions Over 6 Months Follow Up), which is not on this map. Cited by 43 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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0cells of the map it votes in
43citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
16.1field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06905379 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Remineralization Efficacy of Moringa Oleifera Varnish Vs MI Varnish in Initial Carious Lesions Over 6 Months Follow Up: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled40ConditionsWhite Spot Lesions [Initial Caries] on Smooth Surface of Tooth, Moringa OleiferaArmsMoringa Oleifera, Varnish
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

43 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 77 citations in OpenAlex.

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  7. Objective Measurement of Tooth Color Using Spectrophotometry and ICDAS: Quantifying CIELAB Color Changes Across Caries Severity.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Giuseppina MalcangiDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9745-7506
Assunta PatanoDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7395-3126
Roberta MorollaDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
Matteo De SantisDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.
Fabio PirasDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0765-7710
Vito SettanniDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4145-3455
Antonio ManciniDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7103-4086
Daniela Di VenereDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6916-0075
Francesco InchingoloDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3797-5883
Alessio Danilo InchingoloDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6366-1039
Gianna DipalmaDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5947-8987
Angelo Michele InchingoloDepartment of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0104-6337
University of Bari Aldo Moro · IT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The demineralization process conditions the structure of the enamel and begins with a superficial decalcification procedure that makes the enamel surface porous and gives it a chalky appearance. White spot lesions (WSLs) are the first clinical sign that can be appreciated before caries evolves into cavitated lesions. The years of research have led to the testing of several remineralization techniques. This study's objective is to investigate and assess the various methods for remineralizing enamel. The dental enamel remineralization techniques have been evaluated. A literature search on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed. After screening, identification, and eligibility processes 17 papers were selected for the qualitative analysis. This systematic review identified several materials that, whether used singly or in combination, can be effective in the process of remineralizing enamel. All methods have a potential for remineralization when they come into contact with tooth enamel surfaces that have early-stage caries (white spot lesions). From the studies conducted in the test, all of the substances used to which fluoride has been added contribute to remineralization. It is believed that by developing and researching new remineralization techniques, this process might develop even more successfully.

Indexed as

enamelenamel decalcificationfluorideMI paste plusrandomized controlled trialremineralizationsystematic reviewtooth demineralizationwhite spot lesion

Identifiers

PMID37106659
PMCPMC10135549
OpenAlexW4365448137

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