What if a protein from sugarcane replace the salvia and protect your teeth better than your own body?
Yes, the recent study highlights the beneficial of the sugar cane protein called CANECPI-5,a new type of artificial saliva.
This artificial saliva can protect your teeth from acid damage, reduce harmful bacteria and prevent tooth decay.
Why this study is important
In some conditions like xerostomia, the condition where enough saliva is produced and this mostly happen in cancer patients after radiotherapy especially in head and neck cancers. As we know saliva is important for neutralization of acids, washing away bacteria and protects enamel.
Artificial Saliva
CANECPI-5, the proteins binds to the tooth enamel and forms a thin protective layer which acts as a barrier against acids. It protects teeth from the food acids, stomach acid and bacterial acids along with it prevents enamel erosion and tooth demineralization. It also has the antibacterial action also works even with the fluoride and strengthens enamel.
Who will benefit the most?
Cancer patients who undergo long term radiation therapy.
People with chronic dry mouth especially elderly patients, autoimmune diseases and medication induced dry mouth.
Summary
The development of artificial saliva represents a promising advancement in the preventive dentistry. Researchers are planning to combine this with the vitamin E for better delivery to the teeth.
Would this replace the natural saliva in the future?
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