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Acta stomatologica Croatica : International journal of oral sciences and dental medicine, Vol. 55 No. 1, 2021.

Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.15644/asc55/1/3

Caries Preventive Effects of Theobromine Containing Toothpaste on Early Childhood Caries: Preliminary Results

Muesser Ahu Durhan orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0605-1250 ; Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
Seda Ozsalih Bilsel ; Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
Berna Gokkaya ; Department of Paediatric Dentistry Bahcelievler Oral and Dental Health Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Pinar Kulan Yildiz ; Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey
Betul Kargul ; Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Istanbul, Turkey

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Abstract

Objective: Enamel remineralizing effects of theobromine have received much attention from the clinicians. The aim of this study was to investigate the caries preventive effect of theobromine containing toothpaste on children with early childhood caries (ECC). Materials & Methods: Salivary pH, buffering capacity and frequency of Streptococcus mutans (SM) levels were measured. Each child was assigned either fluoridated or theobromine containing toothpaste. The changes were analyzed using Laser Fluorescence system. Statistical analyses were performed. Results: We included 13 children (mean age 4.25) with 145 teeth in the fluoridated toothpaste (Colgate Kids toothpaste) group; 13 children (mean age 4.46) with 115 teeth in theobromine containing toothpaste (Theodent TM Kids toothpaste) group. Both toothpastes demonstrated enamel remineralization and were effective in increasing the buffering capacity and pH (p < 0.05). A statistically significant decrease in S. mutans levels was found in both toothpaste groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Both toothpaste group showed a statistically significant amount of enamel remineralization. Since theobromine had the added benefits of increasing the salivary pH and decreasing the S.mutans levels, theobromine containing toothpastes can be considered effective agents in remineralizing white spot lesions and can be used in prevention of early enamel lesions.

Keywords

MeSH terms: Toothpastes; Theobro-mine; Tooth Remineralization; Preven-tive Dentistry; Preschool Child

Hrčak ID:

254134

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/254134

Publication date:

20.3.2021.

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