Evaluation of Human Enamel Surfaces Treated with Theobromine: A Pilot Study

KARGÜL B., Oezcan M., Peker S., Nakamoto T., Simmons W. B., Falster A. U.

ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY, cilt.10, sa.3, ss.275-282, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 10 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Dergi Adı: ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.275-282
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: enamel, fluoride, SEM, Theobroma cacao, theobromine, NEWBORN RATS, IN-VITRO, 1ST MOLARS, REMINERALIZATION, DEMINERALIZATION, INHIBITION, CHOCOLATE, INVITRO, EXTRACT, LESIONS
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: The objectives of this in-vitro study were to investigate the effect of theobromine, which is the principle xanthine species in Theobroma cacao, at two concentrations on the surface hardness and topography of human enamel.