enamel and dentin erosion. Erosion of teeth
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first intervention group (positive control): using Elmex ® erosion protection toothpaste (GABA International AG, Therwil, Switzerland) containing 3500 ppm of tin ions in the form o
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Being at least 18 years old 2) Having good general and oral health 3) Not being allergic to certain substances including oral hygiene products or dental materials 4) Non-stimulated and stimulated saliva flow more than 0.25 ml/min and more than 0.25 ml/min, respectively. 5) The absence of active caries lesions or non-carious lesions such as cervical lesions and periodontal disease 6) The absence of dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances 7) The absence of erosive lesions in the teeth 8) The possibility of visiting at recalls.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study 2) Breastfeeding 3) Simultaneous participation in another study 4) Professional use of fluoride in the last two months 5) Inability to implement the study protocols 6) Receiving medical treatment 7) Using drugs that Interference with the flow of saliva 8) Having digestive problems 9) Smoking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surface microhardness, roughness and surface wear. Timepoint: 5 days after the erosive/abrasive challenge. Method of measurement: Measuring surface wear with contact profilometry, surface hardness using Vickers test, surface roughness with atomic force microscope. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahtab Memarpour
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed