Fluoride-free nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) dentifrice/paste vs Sodium fluoride (control) toothpaste
Mineral loss (transversal microradiography) · Enamel/dentin specimens with initial caries lesions (or sound surfaces) in intraoral (in situ) appliances worn by patients
Under demineralizing conditions, nHA allowed significantly more enamel demineralization than NaF (MD 1625, 95% CI 553 to 2697; very low certainty).
2 findings from 1 review
- Efficacy of nano-hydroxyapatite on caries prevention-a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2022 All outcomesMedian 21 days (range 14-28 days) · In situ (intraoral appliance); net-demineralizing model · Net-demineralizing conditionsMD 1625 [553, 2697]1 studyVery low
- Efficacy of nano-hydroxyapatite on caries prevention-a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2022 All outcomesMedian 21 days (range 14-28 days) · In situ (intraoral appliance); net-remineralizing model · Net-remineralizing conditionsMD -15 [-133, 103]2 studiesVery low