GC Tooth Mousse Mint

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The clinical application of surface pH measurements to longitudinally assess white spot enamel lesions. Yes, Studies have shown that it significantly increases the uptake of fluoride into tooth enamel thereby making the teeth more resistant to acids. The product has been available in the Australian market since 2006. TMP is distributed globally by GC Corporation and GC America. In Japan, Europe, the United States of America, and South America, TMP is known as MI Paste Plus ®. TMP contains a milk-derived protein called RECALDENT ® with incorporated fluoride (CPP-ACPF: Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Fluoride). The level of fluoride in TMP is 900 ppm. Given that oral health care advice is a key part of the dental service for patients it is important to consider the evidence for the effectiveness of our preventive activities. We want to be confident we can maintain good oral health and reduce the risk of caries. Fernando JR, Butler CA, Adams GG, Mitchell HL, Dashper SG, Escobar K, et al. The prebiotic effect of CPP-ACP sugar-free chewing gum. J Dent. 2019;91:103225.

A randomized clinical study to evaluate the remineralizing effect of Tooth Mousse® on white spot lesions compared with a control group. Blinding of the examiner was not reported. Patients in the Tooth Mousse® group applied the crème twice daily after toothbrushing. Patients in the control group brushed twice daily. Altenburger et al. [ 34] reported the remineralization of demineralized enamel fissures in 32 young adults using Tooth Mousse® using both laser fluorescence and visual classification. The Tooth Mousse® group showed significant improvements in laser fluorescence but no difference was noted by the visual scoring at 2 and 3-weeks when compared to the control group.Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) is a compound developed for the prevention of dental caries. This milk-derived agent enables remineralization and prevents demineralization as well as caries by generating a Ca/P reservoir on the teeth [ 22]. Additionally, CPP-ACP adheres to the salivary pellicle and thus may reduce the attachment of S. mutans [ 29, 30]. Based on these findings, these compounds have been incorporated into pastes and varnishes [ 31, 32]. Application of CPP-ACP paste in addition to regular oral hygiene protocol reduced demineralization (white spot lesions) in clinical studies [ 32, 33, 34]. Cai F, Shen P, Morgan MV, Reynolds EC. Remineralization of enamel subsurface lesions in situ by sugar-free lozenges containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate. Aust Dent J. 2003;48:240–3. After becoming a regular user of TMP, participants no longer felt that their fate was to have a vulnerable mouth (and all its consequences), as they were able to achieve tangible lifestyle changes. The dimensions shown on Table 8, which had a deteriorating effect in participants’ life, were altered and reinforcing outcomes started to be noticed (Table 9). Participants realised that their dental history had changed: their teeth were stronger, less sensitive and did not require frequent restorations. Significant improvement in lesion depth was observed in both groups. No significant difference was found between the test and control groups after 12weeks. Comparisons: Tooth Mousse® (MI Paste®) or Tooth Mousse Plus® (MI Paste Plus®) (Test) versus a routine oral care regimen for the prevention of dental caries (Control) with or without comparisons to additional preventive products.

Güçlü ZA, Alaçam A, Coleman NJ. Corrigendum to “a 12-week assessment of the treatment of white spot lesions with CPP-ACP paste and/or fluoride varnish.” Biomed Res Int. 2018;2018:1816959. It would be so much easier if you could buy it at a chemist (ID12, female, 55–64 years old, Sjogren's syndrome). While the focus of this study was not on the relationship between dental professionals and patients, it was evident that the quality of such relationship was essential for participants being encouraged to modify their daily routines. Participants talked about the value of TMP being prescribed by a dentist, and at the same time, being educated by dentists and members of a dental team on how to apply the product. It is well established in the literature that dentists’ and dental team members’ attitude towards patients can impact on treatment acceptance and home care compliance [ 9, 39, 40, 41, 42]. Our findings confirm that having a positive relationship between dental professionals and patients can be a facilitator of change. Sturges JE, Hanrahan KJ. Comparing telephone and face-to-face qualitative interviewing: a research note. Qual Res. 2004;4(1):107–18.

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If the research data for the prevention of dental caries is assessed, two of the studies [ 31, 32] which were randomised controlled trials (over 12 and 24months respectively), reported that Tooth Mousse® did not offer a benefit in terms of a reduction in dental caries for young children over brushing with a fluoride toothpaste. Whilst the third prevention study [ 30] reported enamel demineralisation (over a relatively short period of 60days) in a group of orthodontic patients and once again a fluoride product performed just as well as Tooth Mousse®. Therefore, it would be unwise to recommend Tooth Mousse® (MI Paste®) for the prevention dental caries. During a qualitative interview, it is crucial to give participants the opportunity to tell their story in their own words. The questions asked should delve into the study aim and be tailored to the participants’ experience [ 27]. As previously reported, interview’s questions were adapted from a previous study [ 9] to include this study’s aims and participants’ experiences. Although researchers took care to maintain quality and rigor during such process, one may presume that certain questions could be considered leading to responses. For example, the following question may be considered a leading question… So, once you knew about GC Tooth Mousse Plus, what difference did it make for you? Nevertheless, this question was included in our interview script because of the well-established effectiveness of the product in the dental literature. In addition, this question resulted in important data generation which the researchers had not anticipated (e.g. data shown on Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9). Visual assessment using photographic records performed by dental experts, lay persons and the patients.

S. mutans was cultivated in the presence of different dilutions of the tooth mousse containing CPP-ACP or CPP-ACPF, and the planktonic growth was determined by ATP viability assay and counting colony-forming units (CFUs). The resulting biofilms were examined by crystal violet staining, MTT metabolic assay, confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results Phillips B, Barton J, Pennay D, Neiger D. The Social Research Centre, Melbourne. Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Telephone Access in Australia: Implications for Survey Research. https://www.srcentre.com.au/our-research/methods-research/Socio-demographic%20Characteristics%20of%20Telephone%20Access%20in%20Australia%20-%20Implications%20for%20Survey%20Research.pdf2019. Accessed 06 Aug 2020. Randomized controlled trial comparing Tooth Mousse®, chlorhexidine gel and 0.304% (400ppm) fluoride toothpaste for reducing mutans streptococci colonization and preventing early childhood caries. A single-blind randomized clinical study to test the daily application of Tooth Mousse® to remineralize initially demineralized enamel fissures compared to a control group. Patients in test group applied Tooth Mousse® once daily onto the occlusal surface of teeth.

A prospective clinical controlled study to determine the effectiveness of 0.025% (100ppm) sodium fluoride mouthrinse, Tooth Mousse® and the microabrasion technique in reducing white spot lesions compared with a control group. Randomization of test and control groups and blinding was not reported. Patients in the Tooth Mousse® group applied the crème twice daily after toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste. Patients in the mouthrinse group rinsed for 30 s twice daily after brushing with fluoride toothpaste. In the microabrasion group the procedure was performed with a 18% hydrochloric acid/pumice mixture and was repeated four or five times. Patients in the control group brushed their teeth (toothpaste not specified). For night time protection boosting the levels of bio-available calcium, phosphate and fluoride ions needed for remineralisation and prevention. The secret of GC Tooth Mousse is base on Recaldent™. This ingredient, derived from the milk protein, casein, has a tooth protective effect. Research has shown that this activity is due to a part of the casein protein called Casein Phosphopeptide (or CPP), which carries calcium and phosphate ions in the form of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (or ACP).*

There was a statistically significant increase in DIAGNOdent readings in the control group from baseline after 3months. There was no significant difference found in the DIAGNOdent readings in the test group from baseline to 3months. Bader JD. Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate shows promise for preventing caries. Evid Based Dent. 2010;11(1):11–2.Niazi FH, Kamran MA, Naseem M, AlShahrani I, Fraz TR, Hosein M. Anti-plaque efficacy of herbal mouthwashes compared to synthetic mouthwashes in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a randomised controlled trial. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2018;16:409–16. Bowen WH, Burne RA, Wu H, Koo H. Oral biofilms: pathogens, matrix, and polymicrobial interactions in microenvironments. Trends Microbiol. 2018;26:229–42. A randomized controlled clinical trial comparing a remineralizing paste with an anti-bacterial gel to prevent early childhood caries