Abstract
Despite the availability of a wide range of (fluoridated) oral care products, there is a constant search under way for new substances that contribute to a healthy mouth. Laboratory research shows that the lipid phytosphingosine forms a molecular layer on hydroxyapatite and protects it against acid-induced demineralization and bacterial adhesion. In the future, phytosphingosine may be used in the future as a new ingredient in oral care products for the prevention of tooth erosion and biofilm-related disorders, such as caries, gingivitis and periodontitis.
| Translated title of the contribution | Phytosphingosine, a new ingredient for oral care products? |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 163-166 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde |
| Volume | 131 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- Humans
- Dental Caries/prevention & control
- Gingivitis/prevention & control
- Periodontitis/prevention & control
- Sphingosine/analogs & derivatives