Quantitative evaluation of the enamel caries which were treated with casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate

The aim of this in vivo study was to quantitatively evaluate the remineralization of the enamel caries on smooth and occlusal surfaces using DIAGNOdent, after daily application of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate (CPP-ACFP). Thirty volunteers, aged 18-30 years, with white s...

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Published in:	Nigerian journal of clinical practice Vol. 20; no. 6; pp. 686 - 692
Main Authors:	Yazicioglu, O, Yaman, B C, Güler, A, Koray, F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-06-2017
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Analysis Care and treatment Caseins - therapeutic use Dental caries Dental Caries - therapy Drug Combinations Female Fluorescence Fluorides Fluorides - therapeutic use Humans Ionizing radiation Lasers Male Phosphates Tooth Remineralization Young Adult
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Summary:	The aim of this in vivo study was to quantitatively evaluate the remineralization of the enamel caries on smooth and occlusal surfaces using DIAGNOdent, after daily application of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate (CPP-ACFP). Thirty volunteers, aged 18-30 years, with white spot lesions on the smooth and occlusal surfaces of the teeth were included in the study. These white spot lesions were visually examined and the degree of demineralization was quantitatively evaluated using DIAGNOdent. Volunteers with lesions scored as enamel caries on smooth surfaces (n = 109) and on occlusal surfaces (n = 176) were randomly divided into control and study groups. Both groups were instructed regarding oral hygiene and were asked to brush their teeth with the same tooth paste and tooth brush. In the study group, CPP-ACFP was applied daily for 4 min on the existing enamel caries lesions. After 4 weeks, the mineralization changes in enamel caries on the smooth and occlusal surfaces were assessed by DIAGNOdent. Recorded data were statistically analyzed by Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U-test. Comparison of DIAGNOdent values evaluated before and after the application of CPP-ACFP showed that the remineralization of enamel caries lesions on smooth and occlusal surfaces occurred in the study group (both, P < 0.001). The control group showed no quantitative changes at the end of 4 weeks (P > 0.05). At the end of the study period, the DIAGNOdent values differed significantly between the control and study groups (P < 0.001). Daily local application of CPP-ACFP for 4 min for 4 weeks results in significant remineralization of the initial caries lesions. CPP-ACFP can be used in the treatment of white spot lesions.
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ISSN:	1119-3077
DOI:	10.4103/1119-3077.180073