OBJECTIVES: Previous research has shown that regular use of CPP-ACP increases calcium and inorganic phosphates in plaque and reduces enamel mineral loss. The aim of this study was to investigate if a CPP-ACP-containing paste would neutralize acidic challenges in dental plaque following sucrose rinse. METHOD:Plaque pH was measured on 15 subjects in a cross-over study with and without prior application of the paste and with and without CPP-ACP. On each occasion, subjects rinsed with 10% sucrose and sorbitol solutions for 2 min in randomized order. RESULTS: The results showed the median lowest pH without paste was 4.8 (IQR: 4.7-5.0) and with mousse 5.6 (IQR: 5.5-5.6 and p<0.001). The median lowest pH was 5.0 (IQR: 4.9-5.3) without CPP-ACP and with CPP-ACP was 5.8 (5.6-6.1 and p<0.001). The time that pH remained below 5.7 and the time to return to resting pH showed similar differences in all subjects (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: The results indicate that prior application of a CPP-ACP-containing paste reduced the fall in plaque pH following a sucrose challenge.
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OBJECTIVES: Previous research has shown that regular use of CPP-ACP increases calcium and inorganic phosphates in plaque and reduces enamel mineral loss. The aim of this study was to investigate if a CPP-ACP-containing paste would neutralize acidic challenges in dental plaque following sucrose rinse. METHOD: Plaque pH was measured on 15 subjects in a cross-over study with and without prior application of the paste and with and without CPP-ACP. On each occasion, subjects rinsed with 10% sucrose and sorbitol solutions for 2 min in randomized order. RESULTS: The results showed the median lowest pH without paste was 4.8 (IQR: 4.7-5.0) and with mousse 5.6 (IQR: 5.5-5.6 and p<0.001). The median lowest pH was 5.0 (IQR: 4.9-5.3) without CPP-ACP and with CPP-ACP was 5.8 (5.6-6.1 and p<0.001). The time that pH remained below 5.7 and the time to return to resting pH showed similar differences in all subjects (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: The results indicate that prior application of a CPP-ACP-containing paste reduced the fall in plaque pH following a sucrose challenge.