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- Title
Association between dental erosion and carbonated drinks.
- Authors
Hanin, S. M. Azima; M. S., Thenmozhi
- Abstract
Introduction: Dental erosion (erosive tooth wear) is the situation of a chronic loss of dental hard tissue that is enamel is chemically etched away from the tooth surface by an acid and/or chelation without bacterial involvement. Acids of intrinsic (gastrointestinal) and extrinsic (dietary such as carbonated drinks) origins are the main factors that cause dental erosion. Soft drinks or carbonated drinks containing inherent acids and sugars have both acidogenic and cariogenic potential. Many studies showed a positive relationship between tooth discoloration and dental erosion and the consumption of soft drinks. This study primarily focuses on finding an association between dental erosion and carbonated drinks. Materials and Methods: A maxillary second premolar was immersed in hydrogen peroxide for 10 days. It was then immersed in Coca-Cola for another 10 days. The tooth was then checked at regular time intervals of 2 days. Important chemical components that are thought to be responsible for dental erosion and tooth discoloration and the pH of the soda was noted. Results: The results of this study using an in vitro system indicate a strong brown colored discoloration in the enamel of the tooth. Softening and dental erosion is seen near the cuspal tips and deeper parts of the cusps. Conclusion: Beverage compositions, for example, carbonated drink beverages (e.g., cola beverages) have the potential when consumed to cause dental erosion and hence discoloration. Such dental erosion and discoloration can occur wherein the beverage composition is highly acidic in nature, i.e., it exhibits a pH of about 5 or below. The inherent acids and sugars present in carbonated drinks have both acidogenic and cariogenic potential, resulting in teeth discoloration, dental caries, and enamel erosion.
- Subjects
TOOTH erosion; CARBONATED beverages; DENTAL enamel; DENTAL discoloration; BICUSPIDS
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2018, Vol 10, Issue 11, p2335
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article