Investigating the Effects of Euterpe oleracea Fruit Extract on Dental Erosion

Abstract

Dental erosion poses a significant challenge in oral healthcare, leading to enamel loss and subsequent tooth decay. Traditional approaches to managing dental erosion focus on prevention rather than treatment. However, emerging research suggests that natural compounds found in certain fruits may offer therapeutic benefits in mitigating dental erosion. Euterpe oleracea, commonly known as acai berry, is one such fruit known for its rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of Euterpe oleracea fruit extract on dentin erosion. For five minutes, twelve healthy human premolars that had been removed were submerged in Coca-Cola (pH 2.7). With a 50gr/10s stress, the surface microhardness was assessed using a Knoop diamond. After that, the teeth were submerged in a solution of Euterpe oleracea fruit extract for a minute. The Wilcoxon test was used to compare the remeasured microhardness values with the pretreatment values. The results were found to be statistically significant (P<0.001). Euterpe oleracea fruit extract increased the microhardness of eroded dentin and improved the eroded texture