THE IN VITRO EFFECT OF ACIDIC BEVERAGES ON SURFACE MICROHARDNESS AND MINERAL CONTENT OF PRIMARY VERSUS PERMANENT ENAMEL PRE-TREATED WITH RE-MINERALIZING AGENTS

Abstract

Recently, the non invasive intervention has become a part of a new era of dentistry aiming to control the demineralization and remineralization cycle, to minimize the surgical procedures in caries management and prevent the early lesions as erosion. This can be achieved by altering the oral environment, to achieve the balance in favor of remineralization rather than demineralization. The purpose of this study was to compare the in vitro effect of acidic beverages (Cola and Orange juice) on surface microhardness and mineral content of primary versus permanent enamel pre-treated with remineralizing agents (Casein Phosphopeptide- Amorphous Calcium Phosphate and Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride gel).