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- Title
The future of toothpaste: Fluoride or hydroxyapatite.
- Authors
Noorein, Syeda Husna
- Abstract
Choosing the right toothpaste has always been a challenge, as many people seek natural and effective alternative ingredients. Previously, the use of miswak, charcoal, baking soda and salt was the common oral hygiene practice. However, in the early 20th century, people shifted from highly abrasive powders to nonabrasive fluoridated toothpaste. Now after an extensive undergoing research so far, an alternative to traditional fluoridebased toothpaste has emerged, i.e., hydroxyapatite (HAP). While all products change over time, fluoride has remained consistent in the market due to its excellent anticariogenic properties, despite its various drawbacks. HAP is an inorganic mineral with a typical apatite lattice structure that makes upmost of our tooth enamel and bone. This poster explores the benefits of using HAP as an alternative to fluoride in toothpaste along with their properties and mechanism of action. It also explains how HAP can effectively remineralize and strengthen tooth enamel; moreover, it also compares the potential side effects of fluoride with the safety profile of HAP. In addition, the poster will highlight the potential for HAP to provide more natural and sustainable options for oral care in pediatric practice. Overall, it aims to demonstrate the potential advantage of choosing the right ingredient for toothpaste for your little ones.
- Subjects
TOOTHPASTE; FLUORIDES; CHOICE (Psychology); HYDROXYAPATITE; DENTAL enamel
- Publication
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, 2024, Vol 42, pS196
- ISSN
0970-4388
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_59_24