Impact of a modified carbonated beverage on human dental plaque and salivary pH: an in vivo study.

V Sardana, A Y Balappanavar, G B Patil, N Kulkarni, S G Sagari, K D Gupta

Public Health Dentistry, Teerthanker Mahaveer Dental College and Research Center, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2012 Jan-Mar

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To assess the plaque and salivary pH changes at different time intervals in vivo after consumption of a carbonated beverage modified with sodium fluoride and calcium phosphate. Twenty-four subjects aged 18-25 years were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups (group A, original drink Sprite; group B, Sprite with sodium fluoride; group C, Sprite with calcium phosphate). Collection of pooled plaque and unstimulated saliva was done before and after the drinks were consumed by the subjects at 5-, 10-, 20- and 30-minute intervals. The pH rise was higher with group C for plaque and group B for saliva. Modification of the test carbonated beverage with calcium phosphate and fluoride may exert some protective potential, especially in high caries risk candidates.

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V Sardana, A Y Balappanavar, G B Patil, N Kulkarni, S G Sagari, K D Gupta. Impact of a modified carbonated beverage on human dental plaque and salivary pH: an in vivo study. Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry. 2012 Jan-Mar;30(1):7-12