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INTRODUCTION: Chemical testing showed that Zamzam water is completely safe to drink and has health benefits due to its high percentage of sodium, calcium, magnesium, and many other minerals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the remineralization effect of Zamzam water on extracted premolars using the Vickers Microhardness test. METHODS: Teeth samples (N=40) with artificially induced carious lesions were divided randomly into four groups: Study group (I) treated with agitated Zamzam water (n=10), study group (II) treated with non-agitated Zamzam water (n=10), control positive group (III) treated with sodium fluoride (n=10), and control negative group (IV) treated with deionized water (n=10). Teeth were subjected to microhardness testing before and after artificial demineralization and after remineralization treatment within the four groups. RESULTS: Following treatment with different solutions in both study and control groups, there was an increase in microhardness after remineralization but with varying degrees. The highest increase in microhardness was shown after remineralization with sodium fluoride followed by agitated Zamzam water. CONCLUSION: Zamzam water with agitation causes an increase in the microhardness of the enamel surface after demineralization. Zamzam water is an effective remineralizing agent in initial carious lesions, and its efficacy is comparable to that of sodium fluoride.
