IJBPAS, August, 2023, 12(8): 3455-3463
ISSN: 2277–4998
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IJBPAS, August, 2023, 12(8)
EFFECT OF VARIOUS SUGARY BEVERAGES ON SALIVARY pH
AND FLOW RATE AMONG ADULTS - A CLINICAL TRIAL
RAJPUT S*, KAUR N, SHARMA V, GUPTA R, CHAUDHARY A AND SINGH T
Department of Public Health Dentistry, K.D Dental College & Hospital, Uttar Pradesh-
281121, INDIA
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Shrikant Rajput: E Mail: shrikantrajput0000@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.8.7049
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Diet is a major aetiological factor for dental caries and enamel erosion.
Dietary habits are apparently changing with modernization. Fresh fruits consumption has tons
of benefits but on the other side fresh fruit juices and beverages are acidic in nature and saliva
is one of the factors for dental caries.
Objectives: To assess effect of various sugary beverages on salivary pH and flow rate among
adults.
Materials and Method: This clinical trial comprised of 120 subjects. Test beverages
undertaken were pepsi, fruit drink, coffee, and sweetened milk. Statistical analysis was
carried out using SPSS 23.0 version , one-way ANOVA were applied in the statistical tests.
Results: It was found that salivary pH decreased for all the beverages immediately after
consumption and the salivary flow rate increased after their consumption. The oral clearance
rate of sweetened milk was found to be the least at 6.5 minutes and that of pepsi was found to
be 13 minutes. However, the oral clearance rates of fruit drink and coffee were found to be
equal at 15 minutes.
Conclusion: Although it was found out that liquids cleared rapidly from the oral cavity, they
had a significant cariogenic and erosive potential. Hence, it is always advised to minimise the
consumption of beverages, especially amongst children and young adults to maintain a good
oral health.
Keywords: Sugary Beverages, Salivary pH, Flow Rate, Clinical Trial
Publication date: 01/08/2023
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