title: Plaque pH modulations of children's favourite snacks.
abstract: Cariogenic potential of a few children's favourite snacks, assessed by evaluation of pH modulations on their respective consumption after 2,5,10,20,30 and 40 minutes compared to 10 percent sucrose control using pooled plaque method, in 8-12 years old children revealed lollipop (hard sucking candy) to be the most cariogenic and samosa without chutney to be the least cariogenic. The cariogenic potential of ice creams were similar, however, low as compared to sucrose solution of 10 percent.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gauba
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goyal
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tewari
mesh_terms: D002182:Candy; D002648:Child; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000378:metabolism*; D004037:Diet, Cariogenic; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000009:adverse effects; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007054:Ice Cream; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates