Effect of Several Iron Drops with Different Dilutions on Color and Structure of Primary Teeth

Background and Aim: Discoloration of primary teeth caused by iron supplementation often discourages parents from using it for their children.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Sideral iron drops with a sucrosomial structure, Irofent iron drops, and Irofent diluted with natural apple juice on the color and structural integrity of primary tooth enamel. Materials and Methods:In this in vitro study, 45 sound primary anterior teeth were randomly divided into three groups of 15 for treatment with Sideral, Irofent, and a mixture of Irofent and natural apple juice.A digital spectrophotometer measured the initial tooth color.Teeth were immersed in their respective iron solutions for 5 minutes at 37°C, rinsed with distilled water, and their final color was recorded.One sample from each group underwent scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to assess surface structural changes.Quantitative data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA.P