Effect of pellicle modification with polyphenol-rich solutions on enamel erosion and abrasion.

The aim of the study was to compare the effect of salivary pellicle modification with polyphenol-rich solutions containing fluoride on enamel erosion and abrasion. Human enamel specimens (n = 14/group) were assigned to five pellicle-modifying groups: GSE+F (grape seed extract +500 ppm F-); CRA+F (cranberry extract +500 ppm F-); NaF (sodium fluoride solution -5 00ppm F-); Sn+F (commercial solution, SnCl2/NaF/AmF); and DW (deionized water, negative control). The specimens were submitted to 5 cycles, each one consisting of pellicle formation (120μl, 30 min, 37°C, no agitation), followed by pellicle modification with the experimental solutions (5 ml, 2 min, 25ºC, 70 rpm), and subsequent salivary pellicle formation (120 μl, 60 min, 37°C, no agitation).