Histological effect of fluoride varnishes on teeth with caries in the white spot phase: An in vitro study.

BACKGROUND

The aim of this study was to compare the histological remineralization effects of two fluoride varnishes on artificially produced caries lesions in young permanent teeth.

MATERIAL AND

METHODS

Twenty longitudinal sections of premolars with artificially produced white spot lesions and evaluated with a polarised light microscope. The sample consisted of 20 tooth fragments, which were divided and assigned to two groups: The first group with application of Clinpro TM White Varnish (20 tooth sections) and the second, with MI Varnish TM (20 tooth sections) subjected for 6 days to conditions similar to the oral cavity. The sections were then re-evaluated by calculating the lesion depth and remineralization area (Image J software). Student' s t-test was used to analyse the data.

RESULTS

MI Varnish TM fluoride varnish achieved a greater remineralization area than Clinpro TM White Varnish (838042.6±140359.3 μm2 and 678313.8±137265.7μm2, respectively), with a statistically significant difference (p<0.05).

CONCLUSIONS

MI Varnish TM had a better effect than Clinpro TM White Varnish in remineralizing lesions, in vitro, in the enamel of young permanent teeth with caries in the white-stained phase. Key words:Fluorides varnishes, histological effect, dental remineralization, polarised light microscope.