Effect of Miswak Versus Fluoridated and Non-Fluoridated Tooth Pastes on Enamel subjected to Cola Beverage (Study Using Scanning Electron Microscope Attached With Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis).

Abstract

The composition of the surface layer changes as ionic exchange with the oral environment occurs. Acidic foods and beverages are consumed globally and can affect natural teeth, and chronic exposure often leads to the development of dental attrition, erosion, abrasion, and decay. One preventive approach might be the reduction of the erosive potential of acidic beverages by ions supplementation using many products such as addition of calcium, fluoride and phosphate. Another approach for counteracting the effect of acidic beverages is the use of chewing sticks as an effective tool for oral hygiene. The aim of the present study was to compare between the effect of Miswak extract versus both fluoride-containing and fluoride-free tooth pastes in counteracting the possible hazardous effect of cola on human enamel by using scanning electron microscope (SEM) attached with energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDAX) to evaluate.