Saliva substitutes – They are intended to provide long-lasting moistening of the dental hard tissues as well as the oral mucosa.
Additional desirable side effects of saliva substitutes include remineralizing potential, antimicrobial action, and relief of xerostomia.
Saliva substitutes usually contain a wide variety of base substances as well as additives. Especially proven fluoride-containing mucin-based saliva substitutes with calcium and phosphate.
Cave: With saliva substitutes based on carboxymethyl cellulose, there is a risk of demineralization of the dental hard tissue. An addition of calcium, phosphate and / or fluoride ions counteracts this.