The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of green tea as a protective measure on eroded dentin. Disks of human coronary dentin were selected based on surface hardness and randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 10): DW - distilled water, CHX - 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate, and GT - green tea. The disks were allowed to acquire pellicle for 2 hours and were then subjected to 3 cycles per day of demineralizat...
This study evaluated the effect of a 2% chlorhexidine-based disinfectant (CHX) on the short-term resin-dentin bond strength of a self-etch adhesive system to human dentin with different mineral contents. Dentinal mineralization was tested at 4 levels (sound, and after 2, 4, or 8 days of demineralization-remineralization cycles) and disinfectant at 2 levels [deionized water (DW, negative control) and CHX]. Denti...
The beneficial of resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) restorations in caries inhibition may be questioned due to F-dentifrice use and ageing of the restorations. Objective: To evaluate the effect of an ageing process on caries around cemento-enamel junction restorations in the presence of fluoride from RMGIC or dentifrice. Methods: A randomized double-blind crossover in situ study was performed in 2 pha...