Author(s):
1. Đorđe Mirjanić, JZU Dom zdravlja Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. Vladan Mirjanić, Medicinski fakultet Banja Luka , Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Jovan Vojinović, University Business Academy Novi Sad, Faculty of Dental Medicine in Pancevo, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Abstract:
This paper with help of Atomic-force microscopy (AFM) analyzes the nanostructure of tooth enamel after the action of xylitol which is a natural sweetener and is used for protection of tooth enamel from carbonated beverages. With AFM examination of the roughness of enamel surface we have observed 9 parameters grouped into three groups: Control group, Stevia and Xylitol. In each of the groups, we have monitored three parameters: Rk core, Rpk and Rvk. For each of parameters we have performed 32 measuring. The presence of tooth enamel with contact of xylitol in vitro shows less pronounced roughness caused by corrosive properties of Coca-Cola. Xylitol as a sweetener in Cola drinks shows potential to prevent development of demineralization of enamel and helps its restoration.

Key words:
enamel erosion, xylitol, Atomic-force microscopy

Thematic field:
SYMPOSIUM B - Biomaterials and nanomedicine

Date of abstract submission:
07.07.2017.

Conference:
Contemporary Materials 2017 - Savremeni Materijali

Abstract