Calcium Carbonate from Anadara granosa Shells Stimulates FGF2, TGF-β1, and Collagen Type 1 Expression in Rat Dental Pulp

Widya Saraswati, Azlin Noor Yahya, Yovita Yonas, Ganiezha Cindananti, Nabiela Rahardia, Rania Rizka Ramadani, Venny Lusanda Ambarwati, Devy Putri Kusumawardhani, I. Gede Marantika Yogananda Sutela, Larasati Kianti Putri, Brian Dwi Baskoro, Putu Krisnanda Pratama, Dawailatur Rahman Setiady

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Abstract

Objectives Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3), a major inorganic component in bones and teeth, offers potential protection against demineralization. This study investigates the effect of CaCO 3 from Anadara granosa shells on the expression of fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2), transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and collagen type 1 in the rat dental pulp. Materials and Methods The first maxillary molars of Rattus norvegicus were perforated and subsequently pulp capped with CaCO 3 extracted from A. granosa shells. The cavities were then filled with glass ionomer cement, while the control group received calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH) 2). Teeth were extracted after 7 and 14 days of treatment, and the expression of FGF2, TGF-β1, and collagen type 1 in the dental pulp was analyzed using immunohistochemistry staining. Results The group treated with CaCO 3 from A. granosa shells exhibited significantly higher expression of FGF2, TGF-β1, and collagen type 1 in the dental pulp at both 7 and 14 days compared with the group treated with Ca(OH) 2 (p < 0.01). Conclusion The application of CaCO 3 derived from A. granosa shells enhances the proliferative phase in the dental pulp after pulp perforation and perhaps promotes reparative dentine formation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)811-816
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Journal of Dentistry
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Dec 2024

Keywords

  • FGF2
  • TGF-β1
  • calcium carbonate
  • collagen type 1
  • dentine
  • growth factor

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