Remineralization Process

• Have the patient use a home fluoride rinse (.05%) or fluoride varnish (as in moderate risk patient. In patients who are hard to control use 1.1% NaF, prevident..

• The patient should chew 2 sticks of xylitol gum for 5 minutes 5 times/day. Use dairy products such as cheese and milk since studies suggest that the phosphoprotein, casein, and calcium phosphate may be anticariogenic (present in Trident Advantage gum--Recaldent).

• Stress diet compliance.
• Maintain normal salivary flow and good oral hygiene.
• Restore cavitated teeth.
• Recall the patient every 3-4 months. Monitor for 1 year.