Inhibitory effect of Salvadora persica extract (Miswak) on collagen degradation in demineralized dentin: In vitro study

• Main Authors: Sahar Khunkar (Author), Ilnaz Hariri (Author), Ehab Alsayed (Author), Amal Linjawi (Author), Sawsan Khunkar (Author), Sofiqul Islam (Author), Turki A. Bakhsh (Author), Syozi Nakashima (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: Root dentin is vulnerable to acid attack, suggesting a higher risk of demineralization than coronal enamel. This study aimed to evaluate the inhibitory effect of Miswak extract on collagen degradation of demineralized dentin lesion. Materials and methods: Demineralized bovine roo...