Fluoride and silver nanoparticles prevent enamel demineralization and caries: Study
According to recent research, dentists have noted that fluoride and silver nanoparticles had a significant effect on the prevention of in vitro demineralization of sound enamel and enamel caries-like lesions of varying severities.
This study is published in the Journal of Dentistry.
An array of chemotherapeutic agents have been examined as a strategy to prevent and arrest dental caries such as the use of metal ions, antimicrobials and a variety of fluoride compounds out of which Silver diamine fluoride and nano silver fluoride compounds (NSF) possess the capability of preventing the incidence of new caries lesions and arresting the existing ones.
Furthermore, contemporary reviews as well as clinical studies did indicate that fluoride concentrations in the oral environment may have an influence on the progression and remission of dental caries.
Therefore, Bader A.Aldhaian and colleagues from the Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Indianapolis, USA conducted this study to investigate the effect of fluoride and silver nanoparticles on the prevention of cariogenic demineralization of sound enamel and enamel caries-like lesions of varying severities. They also aimed to determine if fluoride and silver exhibit additive or synergistic effects in preventing demineralization.
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