Current Progress in Remineralisation Therapies for Dental Caries: A Review

The oral illness known as dental caries is a prevalent and complicated condition that has been a source of considerable health care issues for communities for quite some time. A number of different remineralising agents provide assistance to the remineralisation process, which helps to prevent the progression of illness and improve the shape and functionality of the teeth. Remineralisation is the process of adding important minerals, primarily phosphate and calcium, and integrating them into areas of dental decay that have lost these minerals as a result of demineralisation of tooth structure. This process is known as remineralisation. The current chapter discusses numerous materials that facilitate and encourage the remineralisation of tooth structure, along with their deployment in clinical practice. Research has primarily concentrated on creating resin-based composite formulations, with less attention paid to the development of dental adhesives, crown cements and resin-based sealants. Future research should prioritise the comprehensive evaluation and characterisation of these materials to better understand their mechanical and antibacterial properties.