Publications by authors named "Maria Camila Restrepo"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to examine how radiofrequency (RF) energy from a power toothbrush affects the structure and bacteria in dental plaque, which can lead to better dental hygiene practices.
- Using ToothWave, researchers treated dental plaque samples with RF energy over different time intervals and compared the results to control samples that didn’t receive RF treatment.
- Results showed that RF significantly reduced viable bacteria in plaque and altered its structure, indicating that RF energy can disrupt plaque effectively, especially when combined with toothpaste.
Purpose: Erosive tooth wear (ETW) is characterized by subsurface demineralization and tooth substance loss with crater formation. Remineralization of subsurface demineralization has previously been demonstrated; however, repair of the eroded surface is still under investigation. This study investigated the effectiveness of mouthwashes containing hydrolyzed wheat protein (HWP) in repairing ETW through promotion of organized crystal growth.
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