Hydroxyapatite-toothpaste and Enamel Caries in the Primary Dentition

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ClinConnect Summary

According to the criteria of evidence based medicine the use of fluoridated tooth paste (as well as fluoridated mouth rinses) with the exception of dietary control, are the only proven measures for the prevention of dental caries. Regular tooth brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste represents the golden standard of oral care also in the primary dentition established by numerous clinical studies.

Fluorides are widely used for caries prevention. However, particularly in children and adolescents the dosage of fluorides in oral care products must be carefully monitored, as chronic overdosing ...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age 3-6 years
• • complete set of fully erupted primary molars (teeth 55, 54, 64, 65, 75, 74, 84, 85)
• • presence of a caries restoration (filling) on a minimum of 1 primary molar
• • minimum of 4 primary molars without a restoration or fissure sealing
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • untreated caries lesions of ICDAS code 3-6
• • known hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients of the toothpastes to be tested
• • systemic disorders interfering with salivary function or flow
• • regular medication intake interfering with salivary function or flow
• • need for antibiotic prophylaxis during dental treatments
• • participation in any other clinical study within the past 3 months or ongoing
• • lack of intellectual or physical ability to conduct the study properly
• • any other reason that, in the opinion of the investigator, disqualifies the subject from participating in the study