[Casein phosphopeptide--amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and its effect on dental hard tissues]

Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnmed. 2009;119(2):110-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Dental products with casein phosphopeptide--amorphous calcium phosphate-nanocomplexes (CPP-ACP) are used in several tooth products (toothpastes, chewing gums, mouthrinses) and are as well used in dental filling material. CPP-ACP containing products are supposed to enhance remineralisation of dental hard tissues und thus might play a major role in prevention and therapy of initial caries or erosively dissolved enamel. Furthermore, also in hypersensitive teeth and even cases of hyposalivation, CPP-ACP containig products are supposed to improve the clinical condition. This article aims at three goals: point out the evolvement of CPP-ACP out of milk casein; description of possible biochemical effects of CPP-ACP on dental hard tissues; critical review of the current literature.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cariostatic Agents / chemistry
  • Cariostatic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Cariostatic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Caseins / chemistry
  • Caseins / pharmacology*
  • Caseins / therapeutic use
  • Dental Caries / prevention & control*
  • Dental Enamel / drug effects*
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods
  • Dentin / drug effects*
  • Dentin Sensitivity / prevention & control
  • Drug Combinations
  • Glass Ionomer Cements
  • Humans
  • Milk
  • Milk Proteins / chemistry
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Tooth Erosion / prevention & control
  • Tooth Remineralization
  • Xerostomia / prevention & control

Substances

  • Cariostatic Agents
  • Caseins
  • Drug Combinations
  • Glass Ionomer Cements
  • Milk Proteins
  • casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate nanocomplex