Dissolution of Calcium Ion from Human Enamel Treated With Zamzam Water in Comparison with Sodium Fluoride

Abstract

Zamzam water has scientifically been proven to contain high concentration of
calcium, magnesium, fluoride and many other minerals. This study aimed to test the
ability of zamzam water to increase the resistance of enamel surface against acid
dissolution compared to sodium fluoride. Teeth sample of 15 maxillary first premolars
were randomly divided into 3 groups, study group treated with zamzam water, control
positive treated with sodium fluoride and control negative treated with deionized
water. The treatment lasted for two minutes once daily for 20 days interval. Then the
concentration of the dissolved calcium ion in the etching solution of 2N HCl was
measured by flame atomic absorption spectrometer. The amount of the released
calcium ion from zamzam water treated group was lesser than that released from
sodium fluoride treated group. However the difference was statistically not
significant. A highly significant more calcium was dissolved from the water control
group compared with the mentioned agents P<0.01. Zamzam water effectively
increase tooth resistance against acid dissolution, therefore it is useful to harden
enamel surface against dental caries challenge.