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ArticleJournal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects2025

Impact of adhesive layer addition on the optical properties of remineralized white spot lesions.

Francesca Zotti, Giorgia Lanzaretti, Francesca Pilati, Nicoletta Zerman

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Article in Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Francesca ZottiDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Pediatrics and Gynecology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8325-2964
Giorgia LanzarettiPrivate Practice, Vicenza, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7724-9402
Francesca PilatiPrivate Practice, Trento, Italy.
Nicoletta ZermanDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Pediatrics and Gynecology, University of Verona, P.le L.A. Scuro 10, 37134 Verona, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2415-3752

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Abstract

Background: The present in vitro study evaluated the camouflage effect of two treatments for white spot lesions (WSLs): remineralization with Mi Paste Plus© (GC Europe N.V.) and remineralization combined with a Scotchbond Multi-Purpose© (3M ESPE 2015) adhesive layer. Additionally, the study assessed the color stability of the treatments when exposed to a staining agent, such as coffee. Methods: Sixty extracted anterior and posterior teeth were preserved in saline solution and divided into two groups. Artificial WSLs were created using 37% orthophosphoric acid for 1 minute. Both groups underwent daily 6-hour remineralization treatments with Mi Paste Plus© for 14 days. In the second group, a thin adhesive layer was applied after remineralization. Color analysis was performed using an MHT SpectroShade Micro spectrophotometer at baseline (T Results: ΔE analysis showed a statistically significant improvement in the camouflage effect in the adhesive-treated group (T Conclusion: The application of an adhesive system can be considered a valid option to improve the aesthetic outcome of a remineralization treatment; however, this approach carries the risk of resin staining over time.

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AdhesiveRemineralizationSpectrophotometerWhite spot

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