Author | Title | Reason for exclusion |
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Andersson et al. [22] 2007 | Effect of a dental cream containing amorphous calcium phosphate complexes on white spot lesion regression assessed by laser fluorescence. | Product used - a CPP-ACP dental crème which is difficult to obtain or no longer available commercially. |
Robertson et al.[23] 2011 | MI Paste Plus® to prevent demineralisation in orthodontic patients. A prospective randomised controlled trial. | Product delivery – did not follow the recommended usage instructions for the product. |
Participants wore customised intra-oral trays containing MI Paste Plus® for a minimum of 3–5 mins per day. | ||
Kitasako et al.[24] 2010 | The clinical application of surface pH measurements to longitudinally assess white spot enamel lesions. | Outcome measure - surface pH of enamel. |
Marchisio et al.[25] 2010 | Salivary pH level and bacterial plaque evaluation in orthodontic patients treated with Recaldent® products. | Outcome measure - salivary and plaque pH. |
Thepyou et al. [26] 2013 | Casein phophopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate and glass ionomer show distinct effects in the remineralization of proximal artificial caries lesion in situ. | Test specimens - artificial caries lesions. |
Caruana et al. [27] 2009 | The effect of casein and calcium containing paste on plaque pH following a subsequent carbohydrate challenge. | Outcome measure - plaque pH. |
Ferrazzano et al. [28] 2011 | In vivo remineralising effect of GC Tooth Mousse® on early dental enamel lesion: SEM analysis. | Test specimens – artificially demineralised enamel. |
Baroni et al. [29] 2014 | A SEM and non-contact surface white light profilometry in vivo study of the effect of a crème containing CPP-ACP and fluoride on young etched enamel. | Outcome measure - incisor surface morphology using scanning electron microscope and white light profilometry following etching with 37 % phosphoric acid. |