Preventing white spot lesions around orthodontic brackets: efficacy of pre-reacted glass-ionomer barrier coat versus silver diamine fluoride: an in vitro study
As confirmed by SEM and PLM, applying either SDF varnish or PRG-barrier coat before bonding orthodontic brackets could effectively prevent the development of WSL and achieve surface enamel protection. In addition, the two applied varnishes showed slightly higher shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets compared to the control group, with the SDF slightly higher than PRG. Also, clinical translation is needed in future research to evaluate the study.
Authors
- Wafaa Yahia Alghonemy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0452-2565)
- Enas A. Elshenawy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9229-0273)
- Safa B. Alawy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2761-1923)
- Ahmed Ibrahime El Dosoky
Institutions
- Zarqa University (JO)
- Tanta University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BDJ Open
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-025-00332-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68
Funders
- Science and Technology Development Fund