Biomechanical Perspective on the Remineralization of Dentin

Luiz E. Bertassoni, Stefan Habelitz, J.H. Kinney, S. J. Marshall, Grayson W. Marshall
In: Caries Research · 2009 · vol. 43(1) , pp. 70–77 · doi:10.1159/000201593 · PMID:19208991 · W2099185731
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This paper critically evaluates dentin remineralization assessment methods, arguing that hydrated mechanical properties, not dry measurements or mineral content alone, better reflect functional recovery.

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The objective of this article is to critically evaluate the methods that are used to assess outcomes of remineralization of dentin. Currently, the most used assessment methods fall either into quantitative analysis of the mineral content of the remineralized structures or dry measurements of their mechanical properties. Properties obtained from the dehydrated organic dentin matrix may not reflect the true mechanical behavior of the remineralized tissue under physiological and hydrated conditions. Here we seek to clarify the biomechanical aspects of remineralization of dentin, pointing out the effects of hydration and dehydration on the mechanical properties of treated tissues. We also emphasize that a more appropriate endpoint to evaluate the effectiveness of remineralization in dentin should be associated with the recovery of the mechanical properties of the hydrated tissue, which is presumed to correlate well with its overall functionality.

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