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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effect of Liquorice Candies on Remineralization of Initial Enamel Carious Lesion

HR Pooja, Andrea N Mascarenhas, KCH Chandana, N Vatsala, UGK Pallavi

Keywords : Confocal microscopy, Demineralization, Enamel carious lesions, Liquorice, Lozenges, Remineralization

Citation Information :

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2619

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 29-08-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: Glycyrrhiza glabra (G. glabra), known as liquorice root is one such herbal remedy that has been shown to have immense potential in the treatment of orofacial diseases. Aim: To evaluate the remineralizing potential of liquorice extract on initial enamel carious lesions. Materials and methods: An in vitro and in vivo study was conducted, wherein the sound-extracted human premolars were sectioned longitudinally and into enamel blocks of size 4 × 4 mm. Enamel blocks were demineralized to produce artificial carious lesions. In vitro study, the demineralized enamel block was exposed to artificial saliva for 5 minutes and artificial saliva containing liquorice for 4 minutes 14 times in a sequential manner. An in vivo study was carried out on six volunteers aged between 6 and 12 years. The demineralized enamel block was inserted into the 5 × 5 mm window created on the full palatal coverage appliance. Patients were given commercially available liquorice candies (Ricola) to consume for 7 days twice daily. The remineralization potential of liquorice on demineralized enamel block was assessed using confocal microscopy analysis. Results: Liquorice extract containing candies showed visual remineralization of the demineralized area on the enamel surface through confocal images. Conclusion: Liquorice extract possesses remineralizing potential with its other medicinal properties.


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