Table 1 The results mean weight% of chemical elements at the enamel surface at different stages (A, sound; B, following demineralization; C, after treatment) (error bars displayed for better clarity).

From: Laboratory evaluation of anti-plaque and remineralization efficacy of sugarless probiotic jelly candy supplemented with natural nano prebiotic additive

Element

Weight %

Atomic %

Net Int

Error %

(A)

 C K

3.83

6.43

2.78

24.35

 O K

56.2

70.81

79.45

11.42

 Mg K

1.2

1

8.66

18.86

 P K

15.38

10.01

244.16

4.83

 Ca K

23.38

11.76

352.66

2.49

(B)

 C K

12.41

18.59

17.04

13.49

 O K

59.33

66.74

156.88

10.49

 Mg K

1.77

1.31

21.19

13.38

 P K

11.12

6.46

288.97

4.62

 Ca K

15.36

6.9

388.06

2.13

(C)

 C K

9.29

15.95

12.35

14.52

 O K

44.97

57.98

89.36

11.46

 Mg K

0.57

0.49

6.3

24.07

 P K

15.42

10.27

236.63

3.78

 Ca K

29.75

15.31

311.33

2.58