Int J Dent
October 2021
Objectives: To evaluate the microhardness of tooth enamel remineralized with enamel matrix protein solution as well as the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to this surface.
Materials And Methods: In total, 24 human premolars were selected and divided into 3 experimental groups ( = 8): SE-sound enamel, DE-demineralized enamel, and TE-demineralized enamel treated with amelogenin solution. Samples from DE and TE groups were subjected to pH cycling to induce initial artificial caries lesion.