Caries Prevention Potential of Pearl Powder Versus CPP-ACP on Enamel White Spot Lesions

Caries Prevention Potential of Pearl Powder Versus Casein Phosphopeptide-amorphous Calcium Phosphate on Enamel White Spot Lesions: Randomized Clinical Trial.

to evaluate the caries prevention potential of pearl powder against CPP-ACP in enamel white spot lesions.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the caries prevention potential of pearl powder against CPP-ACP in enamel White Spot Lesions using laser fluorescence device scoring from 0 to 99, with daily application time of 3 months and follow up period of 6,9,and 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• good oral hygiene
• cooperative patient
• completion of orthodontic therapy
• presence of at least two white spot lesions on the labial surface of six maxillary anterior teeth, that were not present before orthodontic treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• bad oral hygiene
• lack of patients compliance
• allergy to milk products
• pregnant or lactating women
• presence of dentin caries, restorations, or enamel hypoplasia on maxillary anterior teeth
• presence of periodontal pockets around maxillary anterior teeth