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  • Title: Demineralization properties of newly erupted and mature premolars around orthodontic brackets: an in-vivo study.
    Author: Uysal T, Amasyali M, Ozcan S, Sagdic D.
    Journal: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop; 2010 May; 137(5):582.e1-6; discussion 582-3. PubMed ID: 20451770.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: The aims of this study were to evaluate the in-vivo reaction of newly erupted enamel to demineralization around orthodontic brackets and to compare it with that of mature enamel. METHODS: Thirteen orthodontic patients scheduled to have 4 first premolars extracted for orthodontic reasons were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 included 7 younger patients with newly erupted teeth (4 boys, 3 girls; mean age, 11.21 +/- 1.12 years; range, 11-13 years). Group 2 contained 6 adults with mature teeth (5 men, 1 woman; mean age, 34.64 +/- 4.01 years; range, 25-41 years). Brackets were placed, and, 30 days later, the teeth were extracted. These teeth were longitudinally sectioned, and demineralization was assessed by cross-sectional microhardness. Determinations were made at the bracket-edge composite limits and at occlusal and cervical points 100 mum away. Evaluations under the brackets and at the lingual surfaces were made as controls. In all these positions, 6 indentations were made at depths from 10 to 90 mum from the enamel surface. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey tests were used for statistical evaluation at the P <0.05 level. RESULTS: ANOVA showed statistically significant differences for tooth type, position, depth, and their interactions (P <0.05), except the tooth type and position interaction. The multiple comparison test showed less demineralization in the enamel around orthodontic brackets bonded to mature teeth campared with newly erupted teeth (P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS: During the 30-day study period, the tooth enamel in the adult orthodontic patients was more resistant to demineralization than that of the younger patients.
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