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, vol.10, no.3, pp.275-282, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.275-282
  • Keywords: enamel, fluoride, SEM, Theobroma cacao, theobromine, NEWBORN RATS, IN-VITRO, 1ST MOLARS, REMINERALIZATION, DEMINERALIZATION, INHIBITION, CHOCOLATE, INVITRO, EXTRACT, LESIONS
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.