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A New Approach for Determining the Minimum Concentration of Proanthocyanidin for Preservation of Collagen in H Dentin
A Balalaie1, M B Rezvani2, M M Basir2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Faculty, Shahed University.
Purpose:
Introducing a minimum concentration and clinically relevant application time for grape seed extract (GSE) proanthocyanidin as a dentin preserver.
Materials And Methods:
Dentin beams were demineralized in 10% phosphoric acid for 24h. Then, the following groups were prepared: G1: no treatment, G2: 2% CHX + 1min, G3: 1% GSE + 1min, G4: 1% GSE +5min, G5: 2% GSE + 1min, G6: 2% GSE + 5min, G7: 5% GSE + 1min and G8: 5% GSE + 5min. After 30 days, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry was used to confirm the availability of digested peptide fragments and monitor the pattern of collagen digestion. Gravimetric assessment and HPLC-UV were utilized for quantitative measurement of dentin destruction. Glycine quantities were considered as measures of collagen digestion.
Results:
7% to 25% loss of dry mass was measured in experimental groups. Regarding the liberated Glycine, GSE dose- and time-responses were observed, so that, 5% GSE showed considerable protecting effect on collagen compared to 1 and 2% GSE (P⟨0.001) and 5min GSE application could establish superior dentin preservation compared to 1min application (P⟨0.001).
Conclusion:
5-minute treatment of dentin at 2% GSE and above is essential for protecting the demineralized dentin collagen against biodegradation.
