Effect of ACP-CPP Chewing Gum and Natural Chewable Products on Plaque pH, Calcium and Phosphate Concentration

Abstract

Introduction: Numerous epidemiological studies have documented dental caries as the major public health problems throughout the world. It is gradually increasing in the underdeveloped and developing countries especially in children due to increasing popularity of refined sugars. Aim:The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of natural chewable products (Tulsi, sesame seeds, fennel seeds, coconut) and ACP-CPP chewing gum on plaque pH, calcium and phosphate concentration. Materials and Methods:A randomized controlled trial, with a cross-over study design, was conducted. Ten subjects aged 15-17 years who agreed to refrain from oral hygiene practice for 48 hours prior to the sample collection were selected for the study.

Effect of chewing Azadirachta indica (neem) and Ocimum sanctum (tulsi) leaves on salivary acidogenicity: A comparative study

“…The O. sanctum group showed statistically significant rise in salivary pH after 5 and 30 min similar to other studies. [ 11 ] However, the exact mechanism of action is not known. It is shown that a food requiring a lot of chewing produces more copious salivary flow with an increased buffering capacity, thereby more effectively neutralizing plaque acids and aiding oral clearance of food debris.…”

“…[ 10 ] It has also shown significant increase in plaque pH after 5 min and 30 min of chewing leaves. [ 11 ] Some authors have suggested that O. sanctum can be recommended as an anticaries mouthwash in children after further research. [ 12 ] Though both the herbs are anti-cariogenic, there are no studies available about their potential in reversing the cariogenic effects of other foods.…”

Sesame

“…Of interest are reports that sesame oil can improve oral health by its use in a traditional Ayurvedic treatment, oil pulling, [123][124][125][126][127][128][129][130] and other oral hygiene approaches. [131][132][133] The practice of oil pulling involves swishing an oil around the mouth for a specified time and then spitting out the oil. Its purpose is to remove bacteria and improve oral health.…”

Effect of chewing Azadirachta indica (neem) and Ocimum sanctum (tulsi) leaves on salivary acidogenicity

“…Milk products, cheese, unprocessed green vegetables, and tea have all been demonstrated to be caries-protective foods. 1,2 The research community is continually looking for a caries-preventive material that is locally available, affordable, effective, and culturally acceptable. Chewing the leaves of Azadirachta indica (Neem) plant and Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) plants has been shown to be helpful home treatments for infectious diseases, dental problems, bleeding, and painful gums.…”