Development and Elemental Analysis of a Novel Strontium-Doped Nano-Hydroxyapatite Paste and Evaluation of Its...

Background Early detection and non-invasive methods to treat early caries lesions using new remineralizers are at the heart of today's caries management. The goal of the study is to develop a novel strontium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite paste, analyze its chemical composition, and evaluate the remineralization potential. Methodology Co-precipitation was used to create strontium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite, which was used to make dentifrice. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX) were used to analyze the elements in the recently produced strontium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite. From the extracted tooth's base surface, 30 enamel samples measuring 4 x 4 x 1 mm were created. The mean calcium/phosphorus of all healthy samples and after demineralization were assessed using SEM-EDAX analysis. A new blend of strontium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite was used to remineralize the samples after which the average calcium and phosphorus content was determined. Results When compared to the mean calcium and phosphorus values of the demineralized specimen, the mean calcium and phosphorus values after remineralization using strontium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite were greater and statistically significant (p = 0.001). Using the one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc test, the mean calcium and phosphorus values of the sound enamel specimen, demineralized specimen, and remineralized specimen were compared. Conclusions The novel strontium-doped hydroxyapatite paste showed good remineralization potential. SEM-EDAX evaluation showed favorable topographic changes in enamel.