In Vitro Assessment of Erosive Effects of Some Common Soft Drinks on Dental Hard Tissues

Background/Aim: The chemical nature of soft drinks is acidic, so they possess the capacity to cause hard tissue erosion. The aim of this study is to assess the potentially erosive effect linked to pH and titratable acidity of some common soft drinks on dental hard tissues in prolonged time exposure.

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Published inBalkan Journal of Dental Medicine Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 132 - 140
Main Authors Bitri Enea, Petcu Lucian, Mocanu Gabriela, Balaban Doina Paula
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Balkan Stomatological Society 01.11.2019
Subjects
dental erosion
differences
microhardness
soft drinks
titratable acidity
weight loss
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Summary:Background/Aim: The chemical nature of soft drinks is acidic, so they possess the capacity to cause hard tissue erosion. The aim of this study is to assess the potentially erosive effect linked to pH and titratable acidity of some common soft drinks on dental hard tissues in prolonged time exposure.
ISSN:2335-0245
DOI:10.2478/bjdm-2019-0024