MATERIAL FOR INHIBITING ENAMEL DECALCIFICATION

摘要

It is intended to provide an effective cariostatic material which inhibits dental plaque formation as well as onset of dental caries. A material for inhibiting enamel decalcification containing, as the active ingredient, a proanthocyanidin-like polyphenol originating in hop bract or immature apple, which effectively inhibits not only dental plaque formation but also the dental caries process including proliferation of bacteria, formation of acid s by the bacteria and enamel decalcification. Also, foods, drinks and oral car e goods with the use of the above substance as an enamel decalcification inhibitor are provided.