The use of air-polishing device that operates by directing a fine slurry of pressurized air, water, and abrasive particles has become widespread in dentistry for polishing. The introduction of abrasive powders with different properties creates the need to evaluate the effects of these powders on dental hard tissues. This study was focused on the effect of sodium bicarbonate, glycine and erythritol air polishing on enamel and exposed root surface.
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Defect depth
Timeframe: 5 second
Demineralization depth
Timeframe: 5 second
Mineral density
Timeframe: 10 second
Defect volume
Timeframe: 5 second