Effect of CO2 Laser-Assisted Titanium Tetra-fluoride on Demineralization of Enamel Around Orthodontic Brackets Effect of laser on demineralized tooth

Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, Vol. 15 (2024), 4 Bahman 2024 , Page e9
Published: 2024-04-17

Abstract

Introduction: One of the clinical problems following orthodontic treatment is white spot lesions around orthodontic brackets due to enamel demineralization. Confronting enamel demineralization during fixed treatments has long been a challenge for orthodontists. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of CO2 laser and Titanium Tetra-fluoride (TiF4) application on the prevention of enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets.
Methods: Eighty permanent premolars were selected and bonded with brackets. They were randomly divided into four groups (n=20): topical titanium tetra-fluoride gel 4% (TiF4), CO2 laser (10.6 μm wavelength for 10 seconds, peak power=291 W), fluoride+laser (F+L), and control (C). All specimens were demineralized for 10 days in a 0.2 M acetate buffer solution. The mean lesion depths were determined by using polarized light microscopy.
Results: The mean depth of lesion was the highest in the C group and then decreased in the TiF4, CO2
laser, and F+L groups, respectively. The difference between all groups was significant (P<0.05), except for the CO2 laser and F+L groups.
Conclusion: The lowest amount of demineralization around the orthodontic brackets was observed in the L+F group, followed by the CO2 laser, TiF4, and control groups, respectively

Keywords: Laser Titanium tetrafluoride Tooth Demineralization Orthodontic Brackets How to Cite

Moshkelgosha, V., Zandian, R., Sohrabi, M., & Fekrazad, R. (2024). Effect of CO2 Laser-Assisted Titanium Tetra-fluoride on Demineralization of Enamel Around Orthodontic Brackets: Effect of laser on demineralized tooth. Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, 15, e9. Retrieved from https://journals.sbmu.ac.ir/jlms/article/view/44118

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