Damaged enamel of an early carious lesion can be repaired through the body’s natural repair process known as remineralization. For remineralization to occur, bioavailable calcium, phosphate, and fluoride ions must be present ...

Tooth decay is a significant oral health challenge. Demineralization occurs in an acidic environment and can be further accentuated by the presence of acid producing cariogenic bacteria. As the pH decreases, the salivary ...

Caries at the interface of dental materials and mineralized tooth structure continues to be a significant issue in oral healthcare. A new approach to fight tooth decay incorporates microcapsules into dental materials that ...

The prevention of caries continues to remain a prominent concern among dental professionals. Although products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and sealants have all targeted this process, the challenge against primary and ...

The purpose of many dental products, including toothpaste, is to promote remineralization on the surface of the tooth. In this study, aqueous calcium nitrate salt and potassium phosphate salt solutions were encapsulated ...

This study examines the ion release rate from polyurethane based microcapsules formulated into orthodontic cement. The release of fluoride, calcium and phosphate ions promotes remineralization in the oral environment. Ion ...

The objective of this study was to determine the adhesion to enamel and mechanism of failure of orthodontic bracket and band cements formulated with microencapsulated remineralizing agents. A heterogeneous polymerization ...