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Evaluation of the effect of a silica-enriched toothpaste on teeth with MIH: A triple-blind pilot randomized controlled clinical trial.

Journal of dentistry · Póvoa-Santos L, Gismonti-Gaudêncio L, Carneiro DC, Sampaio FC, Vilhena FV, Mateus FM, Martins-Pfeifer C, Martins-Júnior PA, Paschoal MAB · 2026-09-12

A silica-enriched toothpaste did not improve mineral remineralisation of molar-incisor hypomineralisation-affected teeth more than standard fluoride toothpaste over 45 days, but it did reduce pain sensitivity more effectively.

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