title: Dissolution of dental enamel in soft drinks.
abstract: A high percentage of the population consumes a variety of soft drinks on a daily basis. Many of these soft drinks contain sugar and various additives and have a low pH. This study compares enamel dissolution from both regular and diet beverages.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School, USA.
authors.forename: J Anthony
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: von Fraunhofer
authors.forename: Matthew M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002253:Carbonated Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000187:drug effects; D003747:Dental Enamel Solubility; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012044:Regression Analysis; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000139:chemically induced*