Remineralisation of enamel white spot lesions pre-treated with chitosan in the presence of salivary pellicle

Conclusions Chitosan pre-treatment can enhance WSL remineralisation with bioglass biomaterials when a short-term salivary pellicle is present. A further investigation using a long-term pH-cycling model with mature pellicle is suggested with regards to clinical application. Clinical significance Chitosan pre-treatment has the potential in clinical application to remineralise subsurface lesions to achieve lesion consolidation.
Source: Journal of Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research