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Dental erosion of 12 beverages on young permanent teeth enamel

  

  • Received:2014-01-23 Revised:2014-03-04 Online:2014-03-25 Published:2014-03-31
  • Contact: Chen-Xing CAI E-mail:caicx47@126.com

Abstract: Objective:The aim of the study is to evaluate the erosive effect on young permanent teeth enamel by carbonated beverage, fruit juice, tea drinks and lactate drinks. Methods:130 young permanent teeth were randomly divided into 13 groups, and were soaked in 12 beverages and deionized water respectively. A laser fluorescence system was used to keep a quantitative record. Results:By observing the dental erosion effected by the beverages before and after the experiment, a significant difference of demineralization was found in carbonated beverage and fruit juice (P<0.05). But herbal tea and two kinds of lactate drinks did not show any significant erosive effect (P>0.05). Conclusions:Most of the beverages can cause dental erosion of young permanent teeth. It is suggested that beverages consumption by children should be controlled.