Aim: To
compare remineralizing potential of novel agent‑ Pine bark extract and herbal
oil-arimedadi thailam with conventional remineralizing agent.
Material and Methods: An in vitro study was done to compare remineralizing potential
of Pine bark extract and herbal oil-Arimedadi thailam with conventional
remineralizing agent Caesin phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate
(CPP-ACP). Forty human premolars were covered with nail varnish except for 4 mm
× 4 mm exposed window on the facial aspect, which was treated with 37%
phosphoric acid for 30 s. Samples were then randomly divided into four groups
(n = 10): Group I –Pine Bark extract, Group II –Arimedadi thailam, Group III –
Casein phosphopeptide‑amorphous calcium phosphate, and Group IV – Control. The
samples in each group were treated with the remineralizing agent, after which
they were rinsed with deionised water, dried, and stored in artificial saliva.
The same procedure was repeated for the span of 14 days. Depth of demineralization
and remineralization was analysed using Raman microscopy. Data were analysed
using the Statistical Package SPSS 22.0 and level of significance was set at P
< 0.05. ANOVA test was used to analyse the depth of demineralization and
remineralization.
Results: The
highest remineralization was observed in Group 2 (Herbal Oil), followed by
Group 1 (Pine Bark Extract) and Group 3 (CPP-ACP Toothpaste), while the lowest
remineralization potential was noted in Group 4 (Control).
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