Understanding Craze Lines and Fractures of the Tooth

When it comes to oral health, craze lines and fractures of the tooth can be a major concern. Craze lines are tiny cracks in the surface of the enamel, while fractures are larger cracks that can run deeper into the tooth. Both can cause significant damage to the tooth and can lead to further complications if left untreated. Fortunately, healing craze lines and fractures of the tooth is possible with the help of hydroxyapatite, a natural mineral found in abundance in human teeth. Hydroxyapatite is a natural mineral found in human teeth, and it has been used for decades to strengthen and restore enamel. When applied to the tooth, it helps to heal craze lines and fractures, and can even be used to repair larger chips and breaks in the enamel. Hydroxyapatite can also be used to strengthen the tooth and protect it from further damage. This makes it an ideal choice for dental restoration and tooth repair, as it helps to promote oral health and ensure long-lasting results.

What is Hydroxyapatite ?

Enamel is the outermost layer of the human tooth (also found on the teeth of dogs and cats) and contains approximately 96% of hydroxyapatite (HA). However, enamel also contains 4% organic material: magnesium, sodium, fluoride, carbonate, and water.

How it all started

• The medical application of hydroxyapatite began with NASA in the late 1970’s. While in microgravity, the human body experiences many changes. Astronauts returning from zero gravity environments were experiencing bone and tooth enamel loss.
• NASA sought ways to replace lost minerals in the bone and teeth during space duration and proposed incorporating brushite (calcium, hydrogen, phosphate, and water) in a gel solution to formulate hydroxyapatite in 1974.
• Sangi Co., LTD, a Japanese-based company, was the first to express an interest in hydroxyapatite reproduction and purchased the rights in 1970 from NASA.2 In 1978, they proposed launching a synthetic nano-hydroxyapatite in toothpaste to help repair tooth enamel.
• After many trials and errors, they managed to find the right formula. Today, oral care products containing hydroxyapatite exist in some form (including micron-sized and abrasive variants) in more than 200 brands in over 70 countries worldwide.

Benefits of Hydroxyapatite for Tooth Repair

Hydroxyapatite is a natural mineral that is gaining traction in the world of oral health. It has become a popular choice for healing craze lines and fracture, as well as for dental restoration, cavity prevention and tooth repair.

Nano-hydroxyapatite acts as filler because it repairs small holes and depressions on the enamel surface, a function enhanced by the small size of the particles that compose it.

Nano medical hydroxyapatite particles penetrate below the surface of the enamel, providing replacement calcium and phosphate ions to areas from which minerals have dissolved, thereby remineralizing the demineralized enamel and restoring its integrity and translucent gloss.

Nano-hydroxyapatite, due to the size of its particles, exhibits a remarkable ability to bond with proteins by enlarging the surface area and binding with plaque and bacteria fragments in toothpaste. This characteristic, coupled with its high biocompatibility, makes it an excellent choice for young children who are still learning to spit out toothpaste properly.

Clinically proven to remineralize tooth enamel as effectively as fluoride when used at a concentration of 10% and the correct particle size, nano-hydroxyapatite offers a multitude of benefits. Not only does it address teeth sensitivity and aid in whitening, but it also provides unmatched relief from stubborn tooth hypersensitivity by occluding and forming a protective coating over exposed dentinal tubules.

Experience the quick and effective relief that medical hydroxyapatite nanoparticles deliver. Rediscover optimal oral health and enjoy the benefits of enhanced tooth enamel.