2 publications

• Published Subscription 27 Mar 2019

  The Patterns of Enamel Rod after Exposure to Probiotic Beverages

  By Abdillah Imron Nasution, Zaki Mubarak, Maulidya Indah Sari

  Abstract: Probiotic beverages have a taste of acid that is produced by fermentation of probiotic bacteria. The acid condition can affect the structure of tooth enamel. The structure of tooth enamel is formatted by enamel prism that is composed by hydroxyapatite (HA) crystals. According to several studies, HA has a critical pH <5.5 and can be changed in 180 min by acid. The objective of the study is to describe enamel …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 28–36 Read article →

• Published Subscription 27 Mar 2019

  Surface Structure of Hydroxyl Apatite from Fluorosis Enamel

  By Abdillah Imron Nasution

  Abstract: Fluorosis is a condition due to ingestion of excessive amounts of Fluor that can cause the change in teeth structure and strength. Currently, a poor explanation was available to describe the surface structure of crystal hydroxylapatite that contributes to influence the macro characteristic of fluorosis enamel. The objective of this research is to describe the surface structure of crystal hydroxylapatite (HA) in fluorosis enamel. Scanning Electron Microscopy/ Energy Disperse X-Ray …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 60–68 Read article →