Effect of cow and soy milk on enamel hardness of immersed teeth

[摘要] Cow milk and soy milk have different mineral contents and this can affect the tooth remineralization process. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cow and soy milk on immersed teeth after demineralization. Twenty-one specimens, of human maxillary premolars, were measured for enamel hardness before immersion and demineralization in orange juice. The teeth were divided into three groups (n = 7) with each group immersed in either distilled water, cow milk, or soy milk. There was a significant increase in enamel hardness in all groups (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] Cow milk;Distilled water;Mineral content;Orange juice;Remineralization;Soy milk