Open AccessEffect of nonfluoridated remineralizing agents on initial enamel carious lesions: A systematic review
Author(s) -
Sharath Asokan,
PR Geethapriya,
V Vijayasankari
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_200_18
Subject(s) - dentistry , remineralisation , enamel paint , tooth remineralization , medicine , amorphous calcium phosphate , clinical trial , calcium
Although fluoride enables remineralization, presence of calcium and phosphate ions is necessary to promote the process. So, various nonfluoridated remineralizing agents have been emerging to treat the noncavitated carious lesions.