Effect of Proanthocyanidin-enriched extracts on the inhibition of wear and degradation of dentin demineralized organic matrix

- Cranberry's components were able to reduce the dentin wear and collagen degradation.
- Cranberry and Grape seed extract might inhibit dentin MMPs exposed to erosive agents.
- Cranberry and Grape seed extract can prevent dental wear.

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Cranberry and Grape seed-enriched extract gels in inhibiting wear and degradation of demineralized organic matrix (DOM).Design225 dentin specimens obtained from bovine incisors were randomly allocated into 5 groups (n = 45): 10% Grape seed extract gel (GSE), 10% Cranberry extract gel (CE), 0.012% Chlorhexidine gel (CX), 1.23% NaF gel (F), and no active compound gel (P, placebo). Before the treatments, samples were demineralized by immersion in 0.87 M citric acid, pH 2.3 (36 h). Then, the studied gels were applied once over dentin for 1 min. Next, the samples were immersed in artificial saliva containing collagenase obtained from Clostridium histolyticum for 5 days. The response variable for dentin wear was depth of dentin loss measured by profilometry and for collagen degradation was hydroxyproline determination. Data were analyzed by ANOVA followed by Tukey's test and Pearson Correlation Test (p < 0.05).ResultsGrape seed extract significantly reduced dentin wear compared to the other groups (p < 0.05). Cranberry extract and Chlorhexidine did not differ statistically and were able to reduce wear when compared to NaF and placebo treatments. The hydroxyproline analysis showed that there was no significant difference among groups for all treatments (p < 0.05). Correlation analysis showed a significant correlation between the amount of degraded DOM evaluated by profilometry and the determination of hydroxyproline.ConclusionCranberry extract was able to reduce the dentin wear and collagen degradation, likely due to the proanthocyanidin content and its action. Therefore, Cranberry could be suggested as an interesting natural-based agent to prevent dentin erosion.