What is the active ingredient in MI Paste?
The active ingredient in MI Paste, RECALDEN (CPP-ACP) is milk derived. RECALDENT (CPP-ACP) is a complex of casein phosphopeptides (CPP) and amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP). Calcium phosphate is highly insoluble, however the peptides are able to maintain the calcium and phosphate in an ionic form, preventing the formation of insoluble calcium phosphate and therefore enabling calcium and phosphate ions to enter the tooth matrix and remineralize areas of hypomineralized enamel. Furthermore, the peptides bind to the surface of the tooth, and to the bacteria surrounding the tooth, presenting a reservoir of ionic calcium and phosphate at the tooth surface. Root Surface caries and MI Paste In patients with a high rate of root surface caries, a twice daily application of MI Paste helps to address the underlying problem of poor salivary parameters and prevent caries from effecting the remaining structure of the teeth. MI Paste is essential for long-term stability of the exposed root surfaces.
