Laboratory study demonstrates that titanium ion infiltration enhances whiteness in human tooth enamel, suggesting a novel approach for aesthetic dental therapies.
Key Points
To investigate how titanium ion infiltration affects the optical properties of tooth enamel by examining the diffusion and surface reactivity of metalorganic titanium compounds.
Incubated tooth enamel specimens in hydrophobic solutions containing titanium isopropoxide.
Evaluated treated enamel specimens for surface composition, topography, microhardness, shade, and crystallinity.