CARIES PREVENTION AS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH PRESERVATION

Abstract

The authors have studied the efficiency of the vitamin and mineral complex calcinova (KRKA, Slovenia) in the caries prevention. 80 children aged between 7 and 12 years old, with nidi of teeth enamel demineralization took part in the research. All the children received the vitamin and mineral complex (1 pill 3 times day for 3 months). The research findings showed that rational use of the vitamin and mineral complex led to the saliva saturation with minerals, such as: calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. The intake of the vitamin and mineral complex within the period of enamel growth and maturation conduced to the suspension of the further carious process development.Key words: calcium, caries, prevention, children, vitamin and mineral complex.