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The effect of dilution on the in vitro erosive potential of a range of dilutable fruit drinks.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18435725     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Only one previous study has investigated the effect which dilution has on the erosive potential of dilutable fruit drinks. Based solely on measurement of neutralizable acidity, the authors concluded that the erosive potential of diluting juices may be reduced substantially by the addition of water. This has not been verified in an in vitro enamel erosion model. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of dilution on the erosive potential of five dilutable fruit drinks. METHODS: For each product, the erosive potential of three dilutions (1 : 3, 1 : 6 and 1 : 15) was assessed by measuring the initial pH and neutralizable acidity; in vitro enamel erosion was measured by profilometry following immersion for 1 h. RESULTS: For the majority of products, increasing dilution from 1 : 3 to 1 : 15 produced a statistically significant rise in initial pH, though they remained markedly acidic. Increasing the dilution factor consistently produced a statistically significant decrease in neutralizable acidity. Increasing the dilution factor from 1 : 3 to 1 : 15 produced a statistically significant reduction in in vitro enamel erosion in only three of the five products tested. CONCLUSIONS: Increasing the dilution factor of dilutable fruit drinks within a range likely to be acceptable to the consumer may not effectively reduce their erosive potential.
Authors:
Margaret L Hunter; Rajiv Patel; Theresa Loyn; Maria Z Morgan; Ruth Fairchild; Jeremy S Rees
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2008-04-23
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of paediatric dentistry / the British Paedodontic Society [and] the International Association of Dentistry for Children     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1365-263X     ISO Abbreviation:  Int J Paediatr Dent     Publication Date:  2008 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-06-16     Completed Date:  2008-08-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9107511     Medline TA:  Int J Paediatr Dent     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  251-5     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Dental Health and Biological Sciences, Cardiff University School of Dentistry, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY, UK. hunterml@cf.ac.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acids / analysis
Adolescent
Analysis of Variance
Beverages / adverse effects*,  analysis
Child
Child, Preschool
Fruit / adverse effects
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Sodium Hydroxide
Titrimetry
Tooth Erosion / etiology*,  prevention & control*
Water / analysis
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Acids; 1310-73-2/Sodium Hydroxide; 7732-18-5/Water

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