Artificial saliva substitutes and mineral dissolution

Authors: Smith G.; Smith A.J.; Shaw L.; Shaw M.J.

Source: Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Volume 28, Number 8, August 2001 , pp. 728-731(4)

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Abstract:

The erosive potentials of a number of commercially available artificial saliva substitutes have been investigated using an in vitro hydroxyapatite powder dissolution assay. Most of the saliva substitutes examined did not show any appreciable erosive potential, although one product resulted in greater mineral dissolution levels. There appeared to be little correlation between pH and mineral dissolution levels for the different saliva substitutes examined. Whilst saliva substitutes may be of assistance in maintaining some physiological function in patients with impaired salivary flow, it is important to choose a product with low erosive potential where the natural dentition is present.

Keywords: artificial saliva; mineral; dissolution; erosion; xerostomia

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2001-08-01