[Influence on de- and remineralization of dental enamel by toothbrushing with a dental salt]

Oralprophylaxe. 1989 Mar;11(1):26-30.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In the study in question, tests were made to determine whether a dental salt, with or without the addition of fluoride, can improve the remineralization effect of the saliva. The experiments were performed in vitro by applying a method in which the dental enamel was softened and rehardened several times within a short period. The Knoop hardness of the enamel surface was used to determine the degree of de- and remineralization. The results clearly confirm the remineralization-promoting effect of the fluoride added to the dental salt.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Dental Enamel / drug effects*
  • Dental Enamel / metabolism
  • Fluorides / pharmacology*
  • Hardness
  • Humans
  • Salts / pharmacology*
  • Tooth Remineralization*
  • Toothbrushing*

Substances

  • Salts
  • Fluorides