| The erosive potential of some herbal teas. | |
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PMID: 12735917 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVES: Many epidemiological studies show a high prevalence of tooth wear, even in young patients. One factor that may be contributing to this problem is the consumption of herbal teas that are often considered to be 'healthy' alternatives to other beverages. The aim of this study was to screen a number of these products for their potential to cause erosion. METHODS: The erosive potential of a variety of herbal teas was assessed in the laboratory by measuring their pH, neutralisable acidity and their ability to erode enamel and these were compared to a positive control, orange juice. RESULTS: The pH of the herbal teas ranged from 3.1 to 7.1 and the neutralisable acidity ranged from 3.5 to 60.3 ml of 0.1M NaOH. The amount of enamel removed following 1h immersion in the herbal teas ranged from 0.00 to 9.6 microm. In comparison, the orange juice control had a pH of 3.7 a neutralisable acidity of 21.4 ml and removed 3.3 microm of enamel. CONCLUSIONS: Many of the herbal teas tested were found to be more erosive than orange juice. This information will be of use to clinicians when counseling patients with tooth surface loss. |
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Authors:
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Judith Phelan; Jeremy Rees |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of dentistry Volume: 31 ISSN: 0300-5712 ISO Abbreviation: J Dent Publication Date: 2003 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-05-08 Completed Date: 2003-08-05 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0354422 Medline TA: J Dent Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 241-6 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Restorative Dentistry, University of Bristol Dental School, Lower Maudlin St, BS1 2LY, Bristol, UK. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acids
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chemistry Analysis of Variance Beverages / adverse effects*, analysis, classification Citrus sinensis / adverse effects Dental Enamel / pathology Humans Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Immersion Sodium Hydroxide / chemistry Tooth Erosion / etiology* Water / chemistry |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Acids; 1310-73-2/Sodium Hydroxide; 7732-18-5/Water |
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