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Julie L Hendricks, Teresa A Marshall¹, Jeffrey D Harless²

¹Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, N335 Dental Science Building, Iowa City, IA 52340, USA.

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Citrus and fruity teas cause more tooth erosion than black, floral, or green teas due to their lower pH and higher titratable acidity. These factors significantly impact dental erosion potential.

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Area of Science:

Dental research
Food science
Materials science

Background:

Tea consumption is widespread globally.
Different tea varieties possess varying chemical compositions.
The impact of tea on dental enamel erosion requires detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To quantify the pH, titratable acidity, and fluoride concentration of various brewed teas.
To assess the dental erosive potential of different tea flavors and brands.

Main Methods:

Selected bag teas (black, green, citrus, fruity, floral) from five brands.
Brewed teas and measured pH, titratable acidity, and fluoride concentration.
Assessed enamel erosion using extracted human molars exposed to tea for 25 hours, followed by microscopic analysis of lesion depths.

Main Results:

Significant differences in pH, titratable acidity, and fluoride concentration were observed across tea flavors and brands.
Citrus and fruity teas induced significantly greater enamel lesion depths compared to black, floral, and green teas.
Lower pH and higher titratable acidity were strongly correlated with increased enamel erosion.

Conclusions:

Tea flavor significantly influences its erosive potential on dental enamel.
Citrus and fruity teas present a higher risk for dental erosion.
pH and titratable acidity are key indicators of a tea's erosive capacity.