Figure 2.
SEM (scanning electron microscope) images showing the surfaces of sound and demineralized dentin specimens treated with different materials, before and after brushing procedures. Before brushing: (a) control sound dentin, (b) control demineralized dentin, (c) SDF-treated sound dentin, (d) SDF-treated demineralized dentin, (e) SDF + KI-treated sound dentin, (f) SDF + KI-treated demineralized dentin. After brushing: (g) control sound dentin, (h) control demineralized dentin, (i) SDF-treated sound dentin, (j) SDF-treated demineralized dentin, (k) SDF + KI-treated sound dentin, (l) SDF + KI-treated demineralized dentin.