Hydroxyapatite-toothpaste and Enamel Caries in the Primary Dentition

Tooth Brushing HA 3x daily repeated cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a non-fluoridated tooth paste containing microcrystalline hydroxylapatite.

Tooth Brushing F 3x daily repeated cleaning of all teeth using a standardized electric tooth brush and a fluoridated tooth paste.

If in a subject a significant increase of carious lesions will be observed, her/his parents are informed about the necessity for further caries preventive measures (e.g. dietary changes, use of fluoride products, reduction of cariogenic microflora with chlorhexidine, xylitol chewing gum, etc.) and caries preventive treatment (removing caries and placing a restoration) by the study centers is offered.