Airpolishing effect on bovine enamel and the posterior remineralizing effect of saliva: estudo in vitro Efeito do jato de bicarbonato de sódio sobre o esmalte bovino e posterior efeito remineralizador da saliva

• Main Authors: Helena Zaramella Vono Ribeiro (Author), José Eduardo de Oliveira Lima (Author), Bernardo Gonzalez Vono (Author), Maria Aparcida de Andrade Moreira Machado (Author), Salete Moura Bonifácio da Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2006-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the alterations of surface microhardness and wear caused by the sodium bicarbonate jet on bovine enamel and the further remineralizing effect of artificial saliva. METHODS: Fifteen enamel samples (4,0mm x 4,0mm) were used, which constituted the g...