Protective effect of milk against in vitro caries.
Additions of milk solids to laboratory "cakes" made of sucrose and starch reduced in vitro (Orofax) "caries" and the dissolution of granular enamel, but increased the amounts of fermentation acids produced. Withdrawal of the milk component of ice cream, yogurt, and chocolate milk resulted in increased Orofax "caries".
D000143:Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D002364:Caseins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002417:Cattle; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003747:Dental Enamel Solubility / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D007785:Lactose / Q000494:pharmacology; D008892:Milk
D000143:Acids; D002364:Caseins; D007785:Lactose