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Fruit yogurt: any erosive potential regarding teeth?
Esber Caglar1, Adrian Lussi, Betul Kargul
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey. caglares@yahoo.com
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|August 23, 2006
Summary
Fruit yogurt, a popular children's snack, was tested for its potential to cause dental erosion. The study found that fruit yogurt has no erosive potential due to supersaturation with hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Food Science
Background:
- Dental erosion is a significant concern in children's oral health.
- The acid-buffering capacity of foods and drinks influences their erosive potential.
- Fruit yogurt is a common snack among children, necessitating an evaluation of its dental impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the erosive potential of fruit yogurt in children.
- To determine the degrees of saturation (pK-pl) of fruit yogurt concerning hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite.
Main Methods:
- Multiple fruit yogurts were analyzed for pH, calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride content.
- Degrees of saturation with respect to hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite were calculated using specialized software.
- Statistical analysis, including ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test, was employed to compare results.
Main Results:
- Significant variations in pH and mineral content (calcium, phosphorus) were observed across different fruit yogurts.
- Fluoride levels were consistent among all tested yogurts.
- All fruit yogurts exhibited positive degrees of saturation, indicating supersaturation with hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite.
Conclusions:
- Fruit yogurt demonstrates no erosive potential.
- The supersaturation of fruit yogurt with hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite contributes to its lack of erosivity.