Abdullatif Alfutaimi
School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Sciences, The University of Manchester, United KingdomPublications
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Research
Usage of Synthetic Nanoparticles in Masking of White Spot Dental Lesion
Author(s): Bushra Habeeb Al-Maula*, Suhad Jabbar Hamed Al-Nasrawi, Wijdan Abdulameer Kadhim, Abtesam Imhemed Aljdaimi and Abdullatif Alfutaimi
Aim: This research aimed to estimate the potential impact of CaO nanoparticles at different concentrations on the remineralization of enamel undergoing cariogenic attack. Materials and methods: Eighteen enamel samples were prepared from sound molars to measure its calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) contents by scanning electron microscope equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) before and after exposure to cariogenic attack and treatment with saturated gum of 100% CaO nanoparticles (Group 1), 50% CaO nanoparticles (Group 2), and artificial saliva (Group 3). The research data were statistically analysed using the one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni tests. Results and discussion: Group 1 of treatment with 100% CaO nanoparticles demonstrated the largest content of Ca (77.8 wt % ± 9.6) followed by Gro.. Read More»