Remineralizing strips: an innovative form of polymer films in dentistry

Relevance. Many risk factors for dental caries (high carbohydrate consumption, poor oral hygiene, decreased enamel resistance, impaired mineralizing properties of saliva, etc.) contribute to the demineralization of hard dental tissues, which requires the use of effective remineralizing agents. The study assessed the clinical effectiveness of using an innovative form of remineralizing agent «WATERDENT Remineralizing Strips» with calcium hydroxyapatite, potassium nitrate, sodium fluoride, calcium glycerophosphate. Materials and methods. Type of study: prospective, open, non-comparative. The study involved 20 pati ents aged 18 to 22 years with compensated caries and sensitive dentin. The period of use of remineralizing strips was 4 weeks. The following clinical indicators were determined for each participant before and after using the test product: caries intensity according to DMF, hygiene index OHI-S, Müllemann index, ERT (enamel resistance test), Schiff air index, tooth sensitivity according to VAS, and laboratory indicators were also determined: calcium, magnesium and phosphorus of saliva, lactate level, pH. All participants filled out a questionnaire assessing the organoleptic properties and ease of use of the «WATERDENT Remineralizing Strips». Results. Analysis of the obtained data demonstrated a significant mineralizing and hyposensitizing effect of the studied innovative remineralizing therapy: VAS scores decreased by 31.09%, the Schiff index by 33.57%, and the Green – Vermillion index by 50.63%. TER values improved by 17.14%. Conclusions. The study confirmed that WATERDENT Remineralizing Strips have a significant clinical effect, increasing enamel resistance, reducing hypersensitivity, and normalizing salivary parameters. The solid form ensures ease of use and can be considered an alternative to traditional gels and rinses.