Erosion Unit
Experimental Models
In the Dental Erosion lab, we conduct studies to determine the erosive potential of acidic beverages and solutions, using different methods (pH, titration, pH-stat, demineralization model). We also perform tests on the efficacy of oral care products on dental erosion and dental erosion-abrasion prevention using demin-remin cycling models. Details on our models can be found on published papers or under request, as follows:
pH, titration: Hara and Zero (Eur J Oral Sci. 2008;116:1-6).
pH-stat: Scaramucci et al. (J Dent. 2011;39:841-8).
Static models (demin and remin): Hara et al. (Caries Res. 2005;39:134-8); Hara et al. (Caries Res. 2008;42:51-6).
Erosion-abrasion cycling model: Hara et al. (Eur J Oral Sci. 2008;116:552-6); Engle et al. (JADA 2010;141:546-51).
Instruments
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Equipment: Optical Profilometer Model: Proscan 2000, Scantron Capabilities: This non-contact profilometer can quantify the surface loss (average depth or volume) of dental substrates previously submitted to erosive-abrasive challenges. It is equipped with 2 different sensors and fully controlled by dedicated computer software (Proscan, Scantron). It also has an image subtraction analysis software (Proform, Scantron). |
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Equipment: Automatic Titrator Model: Titralab 856, Radiometer Capabilities: This automatic titrator allows the study of the erosive properties (pH, titratable acidity and pH-stat) of foods, drinks and oral hygiene products. It is equipped with 2 independent burettes and is automatically controlled by dedicated computer software (Titramaster 85, Radiometer). |
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Equipment: Brushing Machine (4 units) Model: V-8, Brushing Machine/Custom-made Capabilities: This brushing machine holds up to 8 experimental units at the same time and allows the study of the influence of brushing strokes, brushing force, type of toothbrush and type of dentifrice/slurry solution on the surface wear o |
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