ArticleJournal of orthodontic science2024
Evaluation of the remineralizing effect of the chicken eggshell paste after removal of the fixed orthodontic appliance: An
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- White spot lesion in self-ligating versus conventional ligating bracket systems: A systematic review.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Pooled it
- Chicken eggshell paste versus CPP-ACP for enamel remineralization: a pilot in vitro study using micro-computed tomography.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundDemineralization of the enamel surface, which appears as white spot lesions during and after removal of the fixed orthodontic appliance, is the most common disadvantage of the orthodontic treatment course. Using the remineralizing agents during and after orthodontic treatment helps to avoid those enamel defects.
objectiveThe present study aims to assess the remineralizing effect of the chicken eggshell powder on the demineralized enamel surfaces after debonding the orthodontic bracket system. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe current study was performed on 80 prepared premolar crowns embedded into acrylic molds. The samples were prepared to receive routine steps of the bonding process for the bracket system. The paste of the chicken eggshell powder was added to the samples after the debonding process. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) were used to evaluate the remineralization effect of the chicken eggshell powder. Also, the Vickers microhardness tester was used to assess the enamel surface microhardness.
resultsIt was found that the mean value of the Ca/P ratio for the samples before bonding of the orthodontic bracket system was (4.17 ± 2.2). This value significantly decreased to (2 ± 1.3) after debonding of the orthodontic bracket system and then showed a significant increase to (4.79 ± 2.65) after remineralization. These results were assured by the values of the Vickers microhardness tester.
conclusionThe chicken eggshell powder has an excellent remineralization effect for the demineralized enamel surface after debonding the orthodontic enamel surface.
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