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ArticleBDJ open2024

Caries preventing efficacy of new Isomalt-containing mouthrinse formulations: a microbial study.

Bennett T Amaechi, Parveez Ahamed AbdulAzees, Sahar Mohseni, Minh N Luong, Chun-Yen Lin, Maria Camila Restrepo-Ceron, Yuko Kataoka, Temitope O Omosebi, Kannan Kanthaiah

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Bennett T AmaechiDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA. amaechi@uthscsa.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5097-4466
Parveez Ahamed AbdulAzeesDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1123-1416
Sahar MohseniDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Minh N LuongDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Chun-Yen LinDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Maria Camila Restrepo-CeronDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Yuko KataokaDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Temitope O OmosebiDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Nigeria.
Kannan KanthaiahDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health, San Antonio, TX, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3377-307X

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Abstract

objectivesThe effectiveness of an Isomalt-containing mouthrinse to prevent caries development was investigated.

methodsHuman enamel blocks were randomly assigned to five groups (n = 30/group): De-ionized distilled water (DDW), and mouthrinse containing either (IFC) 1% Isomalt, 225 ppm fluoride, and 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), (IF) 1% Isomalt and 225ppm fluoride, (FC) 225 ppm fluoride and 0.05% CPC or (F) 225 ppm fluoride. During 7-day demineralization in a Microbial Caries Model, mouthrinses were applied once daily for 1 min. Demineralization was assessed using Surface Microhardness testing for percentage change in SMH (%ΔSMH) and Transverse Microradiography for mineral loss (ΔZ). Data analysis (α = 0.05) used paired t-test (Intra-group comparison using SMH) and ANOVA/Tukey's for inter-group comparisons (%ΔSMH and ΔZ).

resultsWith SMH, relative to sound enamel baseline, demineralization was significant (P < 0.001) in all groups, except in IFC. Intergroup comparison with %ΔSMH showed significantly (p < 0.001) greater demineralization in DDW compared to other groups, and in IF, FC, and F compared to IFC (P < 0.001). With ΔZ, relative to DDW, all groups significantly (p < 0.0001) inhibited demineralization at varying percentages.

conclusionsMouthrinse containing Isomalt, fluoride, and CPC inhibited demineralization amidst cariogenic biofilm; thus, highlighting its potential as a more effective caries control tool than mouthrinse with only fluoride.

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