At the end of the trial, 89.3% of the hydroxyapatite group and 87.4% of the fluoride group had no new cavities. Both toothpastes worked equally well, the findings showed. Photo by Steve ...

Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

In a recent article published in Frontiers in Public Health, researchers performed a randomized, double-blinded clinical trial of 18 months in adults enrolled at the Universities of Medical Sciences, ...

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- A new Texas study to determine whether or not an artificial mineral called mimetic hydroxyapatite can restore tooth enamel better than fluoride. Researchers ...

Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles have emerged as a promising component in oral health care, owing to their biomimetic properties that closely resemble the mineral composition of natural tooth enamel.

Nano-hydroxyapatite is a form of calcium that helps remineralize tooth enamel, keep breath fresh and whiten teeth, according to the brand. The Ela Mint flavor combines mint, green tea, and cardamom ...

Lowering the mouth’s pH to 5.5 or less in the presence of fluoride favors the chemical conversion of hydroxyapatite to fluorapatite. However, the critical pH for fluorapatite demineralization is 4.5. ...

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A study was launched recently to determine if mimetic or synthetic hydroxyapatite would remineralize tooth enamel in patients suffering specifically from molar incisor hypomineralization, or MIH. It ...