An Update on Current Remineralizing Agent
Dental caries is a dynamic process which occurs when demineralization exceeds remineralization. But progression of dental caries is a slow process and during early stages noninvasive intervention can convert the lesion to inactive state from an active state. T his principle is the key to preventive dentistry. Dental hard tissues are continuously undergoing cycles of demineralization and remineralization. A drop in pH of oral cavity results in demineralization which if continued leads to loss of minerals from tooth structure resulting in dental caries. The reversal can occur if pH rises resulting in deposition of calcium, phosphate and fluoride Worldwide contribution of dental caries to the burden of oral diseases is about 10 times higher than that of periodontal disease, than other common oral conditions . Owing to its globally high prevalence, dental caries is a 'pandemic' disease characterized by a high percentage of untreated cariouscavities causing pain, discomfort and ...