title: The effects of soft drinks on etched and sealed enamel.
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.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Steffen
mesh_terms: D000134:Acid Etching, Dental; D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D000269:Adhesives / Q000737:chemistry; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate / Q000737:chemistry; D002253:Carbonated Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000187:drug effects / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006801:Humans; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010756:Phosphoric Acids / Q000009:adverse effects; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000269:Adhesives; D010756:Phosphoric Acids; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; C065742:Transbond; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate