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Chapter 5.3: Diet and Coronal Caries.
Guglielmo Campus1,2, Joana Christina Carvalho3
1Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Monographs in Oral Science
|June 26, 2023
Summary
A diet high in sugar can lead to oral microbiome imbalance and tooth decay. Reducing sugar intake is crucial for preventing caries, especially in high-risk groups, and benefits overall health.
Area of Science:
- Dietary science
- Oral microbiology
- Public health
Background:
- Diet plays a significant role in the development and management of dental caries.
- Contemporary populations face challenges related to sugar consumption and its oral health implications.
- A cariogenic diet disrupts the oral microbiome, leading to dysbiosis and promoting acidogenic bacteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-evaluate the role of diet in dental caries development and management.
- To examine measures promoting rational sugar consumption and observed changes in consumption patterns.
- To understand the impact of diet on oral microbiome and caries progression in current populations.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on diet, oral microbiome, and dental caries.
- Analysis of dietary patterns and sugar consumption trends.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions for promoting rational sugar intake.
Main Results:
- Cariogenic diets promote oral dysbiosis and increase caries risk, particularly in vulnerable populations.
- Rational sugar consumption, coupled with good oral hygiene and fluoride exposure, presents a low caries risk.
- Despite stable high sugar consumption in some regions, caries prevalence has decreased, suggesting multifactorial influences.
Conclusions:
- Dietary interventions are essential for managing dental caries.
- Reducing sugar intake offers significant general and oral health benefits.
- A nutritionally balanced diet with minimized sugar intake is recommended for optimal oral health.
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