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Analysis of Tooth Surface Changes after Treatment with Silver Fluoride Using Energy-Dispersive Electromagnetic Radiation Spectroscopy

Journal of Magnetics, Volume 28, Number 4, 31 Dec 2023, Pages 427-431
Su-Bin Yu (Gimhae College), Yu-Ri Choi * (Hallym Polytechnic University), Seoul-Hee Nam * (Kangwon National University)
Abstract
This study sought to examine tooth surface changes and remineralization after treatment with 38 % waterbased
silver fluoride (AgF) solution and potassium iodide (KI), which are known to have teeth-remineralization
effects. Tooth samples were prepared by exposing enamel and dentin. Riva Star Aqua (SDI, Bayswater,
Australia), consist of AgF and KI ,was applied to tooth surfaces, after treatment, stored in artificial saliva for 7
or 14 days. Using scanning electron microscopy, changes in tooth surface shape and remineralization were
assessed. Our analysis revealed that upon treatment with AgF for 7 or 14 days, the dentin surface appeared
very smooth, indicating remineralization. Analysis of the levels of calcium (Ca), phosphorous (P), and argentum
(Ag) using electromagnetic radiation spectroscopy revealed changes in the levels of Ca and P in the enamel
and that after 14 days, there were significant changes in the levels of Ag in dentin. These findings indicate that
the agent applied using AgF and KI led to teeth remineralization, highlighting them as effective remineralization
materials.
Keywords: energy-dispersive electromagnetic radiation spectroscopy; scanning electron microscope; silver diamine fluoride; tooth surface change; magnetic component analysis
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4283/JMAG.2023.28.4.427
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