Effect of the mineralizing agent on the permanent teeth

J Clin Pediatr Dent. 1991 Spring;15(3):179-87.

Abstract

In a two-year pragmatic clinical trial, the effect of the mineralizing agent was evaluated on permanent teeth of the first eruption group among Finnish children (7-years old at the beginning of the study) with a low prevalence of DFS. In the test group (n = 123, biweekly mouthrinsing with a 2% solution of mineralizing agent and 0.2% NaF solution) the percentage reduction in increment of both EFDS and DFS was high, whereas in the control group (n = 123, biweekly mouthrinsing with placebo and 0.2% NaF solutions) the incidence for symptoms of caries disease did not differ from that normally found in this age cohort. Positive clinical effect of tested solution was age-related and was associated with remineralization of old and inhibition of occurrence of new EFD lesions.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Controlled Clinical Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Child
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Minerals*
  • Mouthwashes
  • Tooth Remineralization*

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Minerals
  • Mouthwashes