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EFFECTS OF PROFESSIONAL ORAL HYGIENE AND TEETH WHITENING ON THE MICROELEMENT COMPOSITION OF ENAMEL
Anna V Dvornyk1, Yaroslav Y Vodoriz1, Oleg A Pysarenko1
1POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski : Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
|December 9, 2023
Summary
Professional teeth cleaning has minimal impact on enamel microelements, while whitening causes temporary changes. This study analyzed enamel composition using scanning electron microscopy.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Materials Science
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Understanding the effects of dental procedures on tooth enamel is crucial for maintaining oral health.
- Modern dentistry employs professional cleaning and whitening techniques that may alter enamel's chemical makeup.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of professional teeth cleaning and whitening agents on the microelement composition of tooth enamel.
- To analyze changes in enamel's elemental makeup following these common dental procedures.
Main Methods:
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to examine enamel morphology and microelement composition.
- A MiraLM microscope with a Schottky field emission electron gun was employed for detailed analysis.
Main Results:
- Professional cleaning showed a significant increase in carbon content in treated areas.
- Teeth whitening led to a decrease in carbon, calcium, and magnesium, with minor changes in phosphorus.
- Observed alterations in microelement composition were largely temporary.
Conclusions:
- Professional dental hygiene procedures do not directly alter the core microelement composition of enamel.
- Teeth whitening can induce temporary changes in enamel's microelement profile, linked to demineralization and remineralization processes.
- Indirect, temporary effects on enamel surface layers and dental pellicle can occur with professional cleaning.
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