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Abstract
Decalcification around appliances is often a problem for orthodontic patients. This study was undertaken to determine the effects of cola soft drinks on enamel. Twenty-seven extracted teeth were soaked in nine test solutions (different cola drinks) for 72 hours. The scanning electron microscope revealed destruction of enamel in all specimens. Light-cured sealants offered little protection for enamel surfaces. Dark cola drinks containing phosphoric acid should be seen as a true hazard for patients with fixed appliances.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8974181 DOI: 10.1043/0003-3219(1996)066<0449:TEOSDO>2.3.CO;2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Angle Orthod ISSN: 0003-3219 Impact factor: 2.079