IADR Abstract Archives
Detection of the effect of different beverages on the tooth enamel surface using EDX and SEM, a pilot study
Objectives: To obtain an insight of the occurrence of erosion on human tooth enamel surface caused by selected beverages
Methods: A sample of 28 extracted non carious single rooted premolars were used. Qualitative assessment was based on Scanning Electron Microsope images, While Quantitative assessment was taken on the basis of Energy Dispersion Xrays (EDX). All the baseline readings were taken pre treatment of the teeth. The teeth were then allowed to be treated in the respective beverages in a modified NAM model and reassessed for the changes.
Results: There is a significant change in the ca/p levels of the teeth, which was also evident with the images taken.
Conclusions: Scanning Electron Microscopy alone cannot provide us with the best results, so it can be used as a supportive tool to assess erosion. EDX is a good tool with reliable results, but a higher sample size is required.
Methods: A sample of 28 extracted non carious single rooted premolars were used. Qualitative assessment was based on Scanning Electron Microsope images, While Quantitative assessment was taken on the basis of Energy Dispersion Xrays (EDX). All the baseline readings were taken pre treatment of the teeth. The teeth were then allowed to be treated in the respective beverages in a modified NAM model and reassessed for the changes.
Results: There is a significant change in the ca/p levels of the teeth, which was also evident with the images taken.
Conclusions: Scanning Electron Microscopy alone cannot provide us with the best results, so it can be used as a supportive tool to assess erosion. EDX is a good tool with reliable results, but a higher sample size is required.