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Dental Erosion in Competitive Swimmers and Preventive Treatments: An In Vitro Study
Riccardo Favero1, Marianna Nicetto1, Martina Barone1
1Unit of Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Neurosciences, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, 35121 Padua, Italy.
Dentistry Journal
|September 27, 2024
Summary
Highly concentrated fluoride and remineralizing products effectively prevent dental erosion caused by chlorinated pool water in swimmers. These treatments protect teeth from erosive tooth wear, safeguarding oral health in aquatic athletes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Oral Health
- Sports Dentistry
Background:
- Competitive swimmers are at risk of dental erosion due to prolonged exposure to chlorinated pool water.
- The erosive potential of pool water is linked to its pH level, which can reach critical values.
- Understanding preventive measures is crucial for protecting swimmers' oral health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of highly concentrated fluoride products and fluoride-remineralizing agents (F-APC) in preventing dental erosion.
- To assess the protective effects of these agents against erosive tooth wear (ETW) in an in vitro model simulating pool conditions.
Main Methods:
- An in vitro study involving 48 extracted teeth divided into three groups: control (chlorinated water), fluoride-treated, and remineralizing product-treated.
- Teeth were immersed in chlorinated pool water for 4 hours daily over a 4-week period.
- Specific treatment protocols were applied to the fluoride and remineralizing groups on a weekly or post-immersion basis.
Main Results:
- The control group showed significant erosive tooth wear on submerged surfaces by weeks 3 and 4.
- The fluoride-treated group exhibited fewer erosive lesions on treated surfaces compared to untreated surfaces at week 4.
- The remineralizing product (F-APC) group also demonstrated a protective effect, with fewer lesions on treated surfaces at week 4.
Conclusions:
- Chlorinated pool water can act as an erosive agent on dental enamel, particularly at critical pH levels.
- Both highly concentrated fluoride products and F-APC demonstrate effectiveness in protecting teeth against pool water-induced erosion.
- Regular application of these dental products can help prevent tooth erosion in competitive swimmers.
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