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Erosive effects of acidic center-filled chewing gum on primary and permanent enamel.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19008622     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: The higher incidence of dental erosion in children and teenagers possibly reflects a high intake of acidic food and beverages as well as a more frequent diagnosis on this condition. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the erosive potential of acidic filling of chewing gum in primary and permanent enamel. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Eighty enamel blocks (40 primary and 40 permanent teeth) were used and randomly distributed into eight groups. Groups were divided according to types of dental substrates (permanent or primary), frequency of exposure to the acidic substance (2X or 4X/day), and concentration (pure or diluted). Exposure time to the acidic content of the chewing gum was five minutes under agitation, during five days. RESULTS: All groups showed a significant decrease in surface microhardness (P P = 0.002), D3 (pure, 4X/day) and D4 (diluted, 4X/day) (P = 0.009) regarding the concentration, then the diluted acid content was associated with a greater decrease in microhardness. Conclusion: It is concluded that the acidic filling of a chewing gum reduced the microhardness of primary and permanent enamel.
Authors:
M Bolan; M C Ferreira; R S Vieira
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry     Volume:  26     ISSN:  0970-4388     ISO Abbreviation:  J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent     Publication Date:  2008 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-11-14     Completed Date:  2009-03-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8710631     Medline TA:  J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent     Country:  India    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  149-52     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Department of Stomatology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. michelebolan@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acids / analysis
Chewing Gum / adverse effects*,  analysis
Dental Enamel / pathology*
Dental Enamel Solubility
Hardness
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Saliva, Artificial / chemistry
Time Factors
Tooth Erosion / etiology*
Tooth, Deciduous / pathology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Acids; 0/Chewing Gum; 0/Saliva, Artificial

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