Test 2 Cario Super Concepts

Question 1

Why is remineralization with fluoride ineffective in some patients? How do you make it more effective? How does fluoride decrease remineralization in some cases?

Answer 1

Limited by avail Ca, OH and Po4 ions in saliva. Patients with naturally low saliva ionic strength may see lower remineralization potential.

Fluorhydroxyapatite (FHA) is what generally forms in the mouth in the presence of
fluoride; however for FHA to form, more than 10 Ca2+ are required per F- ion

Use fluoride in conjuction with calcium phosphate products, such as ACP CPP,

Also too much fluoride may clog up surface enamel pores, demoting remineralization