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Dental considerations in sucralose use
1Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
The Journal of Clinical Dentistry
|March 13, 2002
Summary
Sucralose, a non-caloric sweetener, is not cariogenic. While some sucralose products with added carbohydrates may have cariogenic potential, sucralose itself is beneficial for managing dental caries when replacing sugar.
Area of Science:
- Food science and nutrition
- Dental research
- Public health
Background:
- Sucralose is a novel non-caloric, high-intensity sweetener approved by the U.S. FDA.
- Its introduction offers potential for more palatable low-sugar food and beverage options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the cariogenic potential of sucralose.
- To assess its impact on oral health and dental caries management.
Main Methods:
- Examined oral bacterial metabolism in relation to sucralose.
- Conducted experimental caries studies in animal models.
- Measured the effect of sucralose solutions on human plaque pH in situ.
Main Results:
- Sucralose demonstrated no cariogenic potential across all studies.
- Sucralose-based sweeteners with fermentable carbohydrates showed some cariogenic potential.
- Marketed sucralose products were found to be less cariogenic than sugar.
Conclusions:
- Sucralose is non-cariogenic and suitable for dental caries management.
- It can be a valuable sugar substitute in low-sugar diets.
- Further research confirms sucralose's role in promoting oral health.