Evaluation of children caries risk factors: A narrative review of nutritional aspects, oral hygiene habits, and bacterial alterations

A Butera, C Maiorani, A Morandini, M Simonini… - Children, 2022 - mdpi.com
Dental caries is one of the most common diseases—both in adults and children—that occurs
due to the demineralization of enamel and dentine by the organic acids formed from bacteria …

Analysis of dental enamel remineralization: a systematic review of technique comparisons

G Malcangi, A Patano, R Morolla, M De Santis, F Piras… - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
The demineralization process conditions the structure of the enamel and begins with a
superficial decalcification procedure that makes the enamel surface porous and gives it a …

White Spot Lesions (WSLs)—post-orthodontic occurrence, management and treatment alternatives: a narrative review

L Lazar, A Vlasa, L Beresescu, A Bud, AP Lazar… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Although treatment with fixed or mobile appliances has become an important part of modern
orthodontics, side effects such as white spot lesions (WSLs) have a negative impact on the …

Dental tissue remineralization by bioactive calcium phosphate nanoparticles formulations

AC Ionescu, L Degli Esposti, M Iafisco, E Brambilla - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Recent health care products are based on formulations claimed to provide enamel
remineralization and dentinal tubules occlusion through calcium-phosphate bioactive …

Remineralization efficacy of four remineralizing agents on artificial enamel lesions: SEM-EDS investigation

F Vitiello, V Tosco, R Monterubbianesi, G Orilisi… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Dental remineralization represents the process of depositing calcium and phosphate ions
into crystal voids in demineralized enamel, producing net mineral gain and preventing early …

Comparative study of salivary pH, buffer capacity, and flow in patients with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease

F Bechir, M Pacurar, A Tohati, SM Bataga - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The oral cavity has specific and individualized characteristics, with pH, saliva flow, buffer
capacity, temperature, and microorganisms content influencing oral health. Currently, the …

Synchrotron X-ray studies of the structural and functional hierarchies in mineralised human dental enamel: A state-of-the-art review

C Besnard, A Marie, S Sasidharan, RA Harper… - Dentistry Journal, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hard dental tissues possess a complex hierarchical structure that is particularly evident in
enamel, the most mineralised substance in the human body. Its complex and interlinked …

Influence of er-cr-ysgg laser and photodynamic therapy on the dentin bond integrity of nano-hydroxyapatite containing resin dentin adhesive: sem-edx, micro-raman …

AS Aljamhan, MH Alrefeai, A Alhabdan, SA Alhusseini… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The study aimed to analyze the effect of the addition of nano-hydroxyapatite (nano-HA)
particles on the mechanical properties of experimental adhesive (EA). Furthermore, dentin …

Early childhood caries and nutritional status of children: a review

H Nadeeshani, ST Kudagammana… - Food and Nutrition …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a serious public health issue affecting children
around the world. Severe symptoms and complications commonly found with ECC are …

Synergistic effects of bacteria, enzymes, and cyclic mechanical stresses on the bond strength of composite restorations

C Montoya, M Babariya, C Ogwo, W Querido… - Biomaterials …, 2025 - Elsevier
Predicting how tooth and dental material bonds perform in the mouth requires a deep
understanding of degrading factors. Yet, this understanding is incomplete, leading to …