[A comparative study of lanthanum, cerium and fluoride on the prevention of root surface caries by various procedure]

In order to evaluate the anticaries effects of several trace elements by combined and respective treating procedure, studies on inhibiting demineralization and improving remineralization were carried out with lanthanum, cerium and fluoride in a pH-cycling condition. The analysis of polarized microscope and electron microprobe demonstrated that the lanthanum and fluoride to an acetate buffer solutions had less severe demineralization of root surface than individual lanthanum or fluoride to the solution. The former, furthermore, precipitated a compound membrane which may be F-La(Ce)-Ca containing crystal on the root surface, and showed a better resistibility to acid. A further discussion was made from the viewpoint of crystal physiochemistry.