Research Article | Open Access
EFFECT OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES ON MORPHOLOGY AND COLOURATION OF TEETH - AN IN VITRO STUDY
Srivaths.M, V. Vishnu Priya, Abirami Arthanari, Gayathri.R, Kavitha.S, Reshma PK
Pages: 92-100
Abstract
Background : Carbonated beverages are drinks which we use daily in our lifestyle nowadays. Since lifestyle
modifications are changing our oral cavity status is also getting worse. The content of carbonated beverages are
water, refined carbohydrates, and artificial additives. The changes in teeth with respect to carbonated beverages was
evaluated.
AIM: To evaluate the effects of carbonated beverages on teeth.
Materials and methods: Six freshly extracted were taken and placed in 3 different beverages and 1 in distilled
water. Time intervals were set and readings were taken in all intervals and data was collected. Morphological and
colouration was evaluated.
Results: No morphological changes were observed in all aspects of the tooth. There was an observable change in
colouration of the tooth. The Discoloration of roots was more compared to crown.
Conclusion: From the findings we can conclude that carbonated beverages show negative effects on teeth. It affects
colouration, micro hardness and the surface of the tooth.
Keywords
Novel method, Carbonated beverages, Discolouration, Morphology, Teeth, innovative technique