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ArticleDentistry journal2024

Effectiveness of New Isomalt-Containing Toothpaste Formulations in Preventing Dental Caries: A Microbial Study.

Bennett Tochukwu Amaechi, Parveez Ahamed Abdul Azees, Sahar Mohseni, Maria Camila Restrepo-Ceron, Yuko Kataoka, Temitope Olabisi Omosebi, Kannan Kanthaiah

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Bennett Tochukwu AmaechiDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78712, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5097-4466
Parveez Ahamed Abdul AzeesDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78712, USA.
Sahar MohseniDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78712, USA.
Maria Camila Restrepo-CeronDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78712, USA.
Yuko KataokaDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78712, USA.
Temitope Olabisi OmosebiDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja 100271, Nigeria.
Kannan KanthaiahDepartment of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78712, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-3377-307X

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Sunstar America, Inc. Schaumburg, IL, 60195 USA 163272
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Abstract

This study investigated the efficacy of Isomalt-containing toothpaste in preventing development of dental caries.

methodsHuman dental enamel slabs were allocated to six groups (30/group) at random: De-ionized distilled water (DDW), and toothpaste containing 10% Isomalt, 1100 ppm fluoride, 0.05% cetylpyridinium chloride [CPC] (ICT); 10% Isomalt, 1100 ppm fluoride (IT); 10% Isomalt, 1100 ppm fluoride, 1.5% Sodium lauryl sulfate [SLS] (IST); 1100 ppm fluoride only (FT); 1100 ppm fluoride with SLS (FST). The enamel slabs were exposed to caries development via plaque growth in a Microbial Caries Model for 7 days. Toothpastes were applied as slurries (one toothpaste-three DDW) for 2 min twice daily. Demineralization was measured as the change in surface microhardness (ΔSMH) and amount of mineral lost (∆Z), and these metrics were assessed using Transverse Microradiography. Intra-group (SMH) and intergroup (%∆SMH and ∆Z) comparisons were paired

resultsWith SMH, demineralization was found to be significant (

conclusionsToothpaste containing 10% Isomalt, 1100 ppm fluoride, and 0.05% CPC demonstrated greater efficacy in inhibiting caries development amid dental plaque compared to toothpaste containing only 1100 ppm fluoride.

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caries preventiondemineralizationfluorideisomalttoothpaste

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PMID39329856
PMCPMC11431691

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