Dentistry

Afarin Golabgir Anbarani

Publications

• Research Article
  Effects of a Novel Dental Gel on Enamel Surface Recovery from Acid Challenge
  Author(s): Tracie Lam, Jessica Ho, Afarin Golabgir Anbarani, Lih-Huei Liaw, Thair Takesh and Petra Wilder-SmithTracie Lam, Jessica Ho, Afarin Golabgir Anbarani, Lih-Huei Liaw, Thair Takesh and Petra Wilder-Smith
  
  Background: Objective was to evaluate the in vivo effects of a novel dental gel (Livionex gelR) vs. a comparison dental gel on the surfaces of pre-eroded enamel chips. Methods: On days 1-5, after toothbrushing with dentifrice, nine subjects each wore 8 enamel chips mounted on a palatal appliance for 4 h. Enamel blocks were pre-demineralized daily. After 2 day washout, subjects repeated the protocol using fresh chips and the second toothpaste on days 8-12. Samples were evaluated using electron microscopy. Results: Ten standardized enamel surface photomicrographs/sample (total 1440 images) were evaluated for signs of erosion visually and on a scale of 0-3 by 1 evaluator. No significant differences were found between the 2 groups (p>0.32, 95% C.I.). Minimal surface erosion on approx. 15%.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000397

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