The current study evaluated the bracket bond strength of hypomineralized teeth with and without acid etching. Twenty premolar teeth extracted for orthodontic purposes were used in this study. Hypomineralization was induced in all experimental teeth using a cariogenic solution.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Salvadora persica (miswak) is known to exert antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and anticariogenic effects by elevating the pH of plaque after the consumption of sucrose.
Objectives: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of S. persica and probiotic yogurt in the remineralization of tooth enamel on artificially produced enamel lesions.
Background: Radiation therapy produces reactive oxygen species, which have been linked to various degenerative conditions in periodontal attachment. This study aimed to assess the beneficial effects of aqueous leaf extract on the periodontium of albino rats exposed to fractionated gamma radiation.
Materials And Methods: This experimental study involved 24 adult male albino rats divided into three groups: Group M received leaf extract (300 mg/kg) intraperitoneally for 14 days; Group R received 20 Gy fractionated gamma irradiation; and Group MR received the same regimen as Group M and then fractionated gamma irradiation dose as Group R.
Background And Purpose: Salivary gland damage remains a problem despite advances in radiotherapy schedules for head and neck cancer. Kaempferol, a natural flavonoid, found in several fruits and vegetables, is a good antioxidant. This study was designed to evaluate the possible protective effects of kaempferol on submandibular glands (SMGs) of rats exposed to fractionated gamma irradiation.
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