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ArticleDental research journal2024

Comparative evaluation of remineralizing efficacy of calcium sodium phosphosilicate, ginger, turmeric, and fluoride.

Amir Shayegan, Sara Arab, Victor Manyong Makanz, Nicka Safavi

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Article in Dental research journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 authors.

Amir ShayeganDentistry Department, Children's Hospital of Queen Fabiola (HUDERF), Free University of Brussels (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.
Sara ArabDentistry Department, Children's Hospital of Queen Fabiola (HUDERF), Free University of Brussels (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.
Victor Manyong MakanzDentistry Department, Children's Hospital of Queen Fabiola (HUDERF), Free University of Brussels (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.
Nicka SafaviDentistry Department, Children's Hospital of Queen Fabiola (HUDERF), Free University of Brussels (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: White lesions, also known as white spots, are the earliest signs of tooth decay. At this stage, noninvasive preventive treatments, such as fluoride application, can help to slow down or even reverse the progression of white lesions. For decades, fluoride has held the spotlight as the go-to agent in oral preventive care, demonstrating significant remineralizing power. Recent scientific literature reveals a growing interest in alternative products as natural substances that demonstrate potential remineralizing effects on tooth enamel. This Materials and Methods: This Results: The best results were obtained by groups treated with turmeric ( Conclusion: While fluoride has undeniably revolutionized oral preventive care, the exploration of alternative products as natural substances and innovative compounds in recent scientific literature signals a shift in focus toward safer and potentially more diverse options.

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Curcumafluoridestooth remineralizationZingiber officinale

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PMID39574562
PMCPMC11581357

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