The Differences Between Effects Of Using Bagasse Ash Bioactive Glass Nano Silica Paste And Novamin Toothpaste On Tooth Enamel Surface Hardness (In Vitro)

Abstract

Bagasse ash has silica content which can be used as a catalyst in the main raw material for making bioactive glass. Bioactive glass has many benefits in the field of dentistry, one of which is as a remineralization agent. The purpose of this study is to see the differences between the effects of bagasse ash toothpaste and novamin commercial toothpaste on enamel surface hardness. This research was a laboratory experimental study with a one group pretest postest design. In this study, 27 maxillary premolars were divided into 3 groups randomly. Group 1 was the control group, group 2 was the bagasse ash toothpaste application group, and group 3 was the novamin toothpaste application group. The results of the oneway anova test showed a significant difference on enamel surface hardness among the test groups with p=0.024. Group 1 experienced an increase in the mean hardness of 59.47. Group 2 increased of 144.3 and group 3 increased of 92.62. The conclusion of this study was a mixture application of toothpaste of bagasse ash bioactive glass gave the best effect on the increase in enamel surface hardness on teeth.