ArticleBMC oral health2024
Silver nanoparticles versus chitosan nanoparticles effects on demineralized enamel.
Article in BMC oral health, 2024. 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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- Polyphenol-functionalized silver nanoparticles promote differential remineralization and reinforcement of demineralized dentin.Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB · 2026Article
- Chitosan nanoparticles suspension can minimize enamel loss after in vitro erosive challenge.Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB · 2025Article
- Enamel remineralizing potential of three different agents - A qualitative and quantitative analysis.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the biological, physical, mechanical and chemical properties of orthodontic primer modified by nano-chitosan loaded with bioactive materials.Journal of oral biology and craniofacial researchArticle
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Abstract
backgroundTo compare the impacts of different remineralizing agents on demineralized enamel, we focused on chitosan nanoparticles (ChiNPs) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs).
methodsThis study was conducted on 40 extracted human premolars with artificially induced demineralization using demineralizing solution. Prior to the beginning of the experimental procedures, the samples were preserved in artificial saliva solution. The nanoparticles were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and teeth were divided into four equal groups: Group A was utilized as a control group (no demineralization) and received no treatment. Group B was subjected to demineralization with no treatment. Group C was subjected to demineralization and then treated with ChiNPs. Group D was subjected to demineralization and then treated with AgNPs. The teeth were evaluated for microhardness. The enamel surfaces of all the samples were analysed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for morphological changes and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) for elemental analysis.
resultsThe third and fourth groups had the highest mean microhardness and calcium (Ca) and phosphorous (P) contents. SEM of these two groups revealed relative restoration of homogenous remineralized enamel surface architecture with minimal micropores.
conclusionChitosan nanoparticles (NPs) and silver NPs help restore the enamel surface architecture and mineral content. Therefore, chitosan NPs and AgNPs would be beneficial for remineralizing enamel.
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