About this Research Topic
Early childhood caries is a common problem worldwide. In recent years, the focus of restorative dentistry has been directed toward a conservative and minimally invasive approach out of which remineralization procedures are the most preferred and optimal way of regenerating lost tooth structure.
Noninvasive methods have been recommended to reverse the dynamic processes of dental caries (demineralization) and remineralize early caries lesions before they become cavities. Fluoride is the best-known ion to increase enamel remineralization. Many current agents which have increased remineralization efficiency when used with fluoride have been included in the literature. However research is needed regarding which material provides remineralization with which effective mechanism in which patient group; how materials affect each other; and how remineralization can be made more effective.
The main aim of this Research Topic is to determine the noninvasive methods to treat early caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth and to detail their interactions with each other and to examine the mechanism of action of new materials.
The scope of this Topic includes current research, clinical trials, in vitro studies, case reports, and review papers on remineralization agents used in pediatric dentistry including:
• Fluoride
• Calcium phosphate
• Casein
• Cariostatic agents
• Biomimetic materials
• Arginine
• Peptides
• Alternative remineralization agents
• Toothpastes
• Varnishes
Professor Andrea Ferreira Zandona is a consultant for GreenMark Biomedical, Calcivis, Colgate Palmolive, Dental Quest and Know Bio. The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regard to the Research Topic subject.
Noninvasive methods have been recommended to reverse the dynamic processes of dental caries (demineralization) and remineralize early caries lesions before they become cavities. Fluoride is the best-known ion to increase enamel remineralization. Many current agents which have increased remineralization efficiency when used with fluoride have been included in the literature. However research is needed regarding which material provides remineralization with which effective mechanism in which patient group; how materials affect each other; and how remineralization can be made more effective.
The main aim of this Research Topic is to determine the noninvasive methods to treat early caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth and to detail their interactions with each other and to examine the mechanism of action of new materials.
The scope of this Topic includes current research, clinical trials, in vitro studies, case reports, and review papers on remineralization agents used in pediatric dentistry including:
• Fluoride
• Calcium phosphate
• Casein
• Cariostatic agents
• Biomimetic materials
• Arginine
• Peptides
• Alternative remineralization agents
• Toothpastes
• Varnishes
Professor Andrea Ferreira Zandona is a consultant for GreenMark Biomedical, Calcivis, Colgate Palmolive, Dental Quest and Know Bio. The other Topic Editors declare no competing interests with regard to the Research Topic subject.
Keywords: Xylitol, Tooth remineralization, Fluoride, Calcium Phosphate, Casein, Cariostatic Agents, Biomimetic Materials, Arginine, Peptides, Probiotics
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