Microroughness Changes in Primary Tooth Enamel Following Exposure to Common Beverages

Ralitsa Bogovska-Gigova

Abstract: This in vitro study investigates how different commonly consumed beverages affect enamel microroughness in primary molars. Sixty caries-free primary molars were sectioned, polished, and randomly assigned to five groups exposed to either distilled water, bottled orange juice, freshly prepared orange juice, fluoridated mouth rinse, or Coca-Cola over a 30-day period. Enamel microroughness was measured before and after treatment using a surface roughness tester. The results revealed significant increases in microroughness for the orange juice and Coca-Cola groups, indicating enamel erosion, while the fluoridated mouth rinse slightly reduced roughness. These findings highlight the importance of moderating acidic beverage consumption and promoting fluoride use in dental care for children.

Keywords: Primary teeth, enamel erosion, microroughness, acidic beverages, fluoride treatment

How to Cite?: Ralitsa Bogovska-Gigova, "Microroughness Changes in Primary Tooth Enamel Following Exposure to Common Beverages", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1065-1067, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25715212522, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25715212522