Efficacy of a mouthrinse based on hydroxyapatite to reduce initial bacterial colonisation in situ

Hydroxyapatite particles and clusters of different size may have the potential to develop into a valuable agent in preventive dentistry (Hannig et al., 2013a; Lelli et al., 2014). Although the authority of fluoride application as premier choice of standard oral prophylaxis measures is still undisputed, so far, neither bacterial adhesion nor acid-associated demineralization of dental hard tissue can be prevented completely. Alternative preventive treatment strategies aim to affect the physical, electrostatic and thermodynamic interactions that promote initial microbial adhesion and biomineralisation at the tooth surface (Besinis et al., 2015; Hannig and Hannig, 2010b; Kensche et al., 2016; Wessel et al., 2014).

Source: Archives of Oral Biology - March 23, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kensche A., Holder C., Basche S., Tahan N., Hannig C., Hannig M. Source Type: research