Acidity and erosive potential of energy drinks available in Chile

Revista clínica de periodoncia, implantología y rehabilitación oral

Fresno, MC¹  Angel, P¹  Universidad de Chile, Chile¹  Muñoz, A¹  Arias, R¹ 

关键词: pH;    dental erosion;    energy drinks;    erosive potential.;   

DOI  :  10.4067/S0719-01072014000100001

来源: Sociedad de Periodoncia de Chile

【 摘 要 】

For a decade, energy drinks and other energy products have been available in the national market, and their popularity has increased. The consumption is not risk free, though. Caffeine is the main active ingredient in these drinks and an excessive consumption may be dangerous for general health. Many people drink them daily without being aware of the potential risk they pose on their health and teeth, especially on children and adolescents. Currently, the acidity of those beverages is unknown in Chile. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the pH of energy drinks, and correlate it with their erosive potential on teeth. Methodology: 8 different energy drinks available in Chile constituted the sample. pH was measured with a calibrated digital pHmeter (microprocessor pH to put AOKTON, pH / Ion 510) at 4°C and 17°C. The results obtained were registered and statistically analyzed. Results: pH values ranged from 2.57 (Kem Xtreme) to 3.30 (Red Bull) the mean pH was 2.88 and 2.89, at 4°C and 17°C respectively. Conclusions: All of the beverages showed low pH, which makes them potentially erosive for hard dental tissue. The pH values were lower at 4°C than at 17°C, but without statistical significance (p>0.05).

【 授权许可】

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