ACP - will it replace Fluoride, Tooth Migraine

Fluoride has ruled for a long time, is it time for change ? Can your tooth get migraine ? Read on to find out.

Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) is more than a cosmetic benefit for patients—it's the first nonfluoride therapy to remineralize enamel and dentin.

From healing the early signs of caries to desensitizing teeth to adhering orthodontics, ACP is one of the hottest materials in dentistry.

The compound's potential was discovered in 1991 by Ming S. Tung, Ph.D., chemist and researcher at the ADA Foundation Paffenbarger Research Center in Gaithersburg. PRC scientists believe that ACP is on the cusp of becoming commonplace in the dentist's office.

"This is the next big thing," said Clifton M. Carey, Ph.D., director, Independent Research and Grant Administration at PRC. "This is the first big thing that could replace fluoride."

Said Dr. Daniel Meyer, senior vice president, ADA Science/Professional Affairs: "It has the potential of being a major ingredient in products designed for remineralizing hard tissues, including bone, enamel and dentin. It depends not only on the material, but the way products are designed along with the mechanisms to deliver the material to the appropriate areas.

Because of its unique properties ACP is being incorporated in many gels and composites, tooth whitening agents etc. It is also part of GC 's popular Tooth Mousse.

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