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Efficacy of Toothpaste Containing Nano Calcium in Dentin Remineralization

Authors :
Anton Rahardjo
Desita Dyah Tri Nugraheni
Ghina Humaira
Melissa Adiatman
Diah Ayu Maharani
Source :
Makara Journal of Health Research, Vol 19, Iss 2, Pp 43-47 (2015)
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Universitas Indonesia, 2015.

Abstract

Brushing teeth with toothpaste is the most effective method of removing plaque, preventing dental caries and repairing early caries. This research aims to conduct an efficacy test of toothpaste containing nano calcium as an active ingredient in repairing early caries over two weeks. A double-blind randomized parallel group clinical trial was conducted. Eighteen people were randomly assigned to use the test toothpaste, and eighteen others were assigned to use the control toothpaste. Assessments of early caries with DIAGNOdent Pen were performed before and after two weeks of toothpaste use. The results showed that the test toothpaste was more effective in repairing early caries over two weeks than the control toothpaste. Toothpaste containing nano-calcium has the potential to accelerate the healing of early dental caries.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23563664 and 23563656
Volume :
19
Issue :
2
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Makara Journal of Health Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.3f08b4e52cb047f984fd84924c7f2971
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7454/msk.v19i2.4604