Effect of Repeated Acid Challenges on the Color Stability of Resin-Infiltrated Enamel White Spot Lesions

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Repeated bacterial acid challenges to tooth enamel result in loss of the mineral component. The resulting spaces decrease the refractive index to light giving the appearance of a white lesion. Resin infiltration fills subsurface enamel voids and increases the refractive index of white spot lesions to more closely match the surrounding enamel and improve esthetics. Currently, there is a lack of information regarding the color stability of resin-infiltrated enamel following multiple acid challenges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1036845

Entities

People

  • Robert Jr A. Lummis

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calcium Compounds
  • Dentistry
  • Fungi
  • Health Services
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Optical Properties
  • Pilot Studies
  • Protons
  • Refractive Index
  • Teeth
  • Tooth Diseases

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  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.

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  • Space