Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP) modified Glass Ionomer Cement- A review article

Dr. Simran Bajwa; Dr. Arun. A; Dr. B.S. Keshava Prasad

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP) modified Glass Ionomer Cement- A review article

Dr. Simran Bajwa, Dr. Arun. A, Dr. B. S. Keshava Prasad

Abstract :

Glass ionomer cements (GIC) have been extensively used for over forty years in dentistry because of their unique biological properties. This is credited to their ability to release long-term antimicrobial agents. However, they do suffer as restorative materials because of their poor mechanical property and development of secondary caries. Therefore, many efforts have been made to improve the anticariogenic potential of the cement. Particularly, for achieving this goal various bioactive agents possessing antibacterial property have been incorporated into GIC and tested. One such agent is Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP), a milk protein derivative that helps in remineralising subsurface enamel lesions and slows progression of caries by replenishing the lost minerals like calcium and phosphate. This review article gives an understanding into the CPP-ACP modified GIC.