The effect of theobromine 200 mg/l topical gel exposure duration against surface enamel hardness resistance from 1% citric acid

[摘要] Theobromine can be used to prevent the demineralization of enamel and can stimulate the growth of new enamels. This study analyzes the effect of theobromine's gel duration exposure on enamel hardness resistance from 1% citric acid. Twenty-eight specimens were divided into three experimental groups; were exposed to theobromine gel 200 mg/l for 16, 48, and 96 minutes; and were then immersed in 1% citric acid. The control group was only immersed in 1% citric acid. Results: A Wilcoxon test showed a significant increase and decrease in enamel microhardness after exposure to theobromine gel and citric acid (p

[发布机构] Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia^1

[效力级别] 医药卫生 [学科分类] 卫生学

[关键词] Control groups;Enamel microhardness;Experimental groups;Exposed to;Exposure durations;Mann-Whitney;Wilcoxon test