Destructive effects of citric acid, lactic acid and acetic acid on primary enamel microhardness
Journal of Dental School,
Vol. 33 No. 1 (2015),
7 March 2015
,
Page 66-73
https://doi.org/10.22037/jds.v33i1.24751
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the destructive effects of citric acid, lactic acid and acetic acid produced from the fermentation of foods on primary teeth enamel.
Methods: This in vitro, experimental study was conducted on 24 sound primary teeth. The teeth were polished with a fine abrasive paper under running water. Tooth pieces measuring 3×4×3mm were cut out of the teeth and stored in 100% humidity until the experiment. The specimens were divided into 3 groups (n=8) and immersed in acetic acid, citric acid and lactic acid, respectively. The enamel microhardness of specimens was measured by Vickers microhardness tester at baseline and 5 and 30min after immersion in the freshly prepared acid solutions.
Results: Repeated measures ANOVA showed that the effect of immersion time on microhardness was significant (p<0.001). Pairwise comparison among 0, 5 and 30 minutes time points using Bonferroni adjustment showed significant differences in microhardness at different time points (p<0.001). Evaluation of the effect of type of acid on microhardness revealed that the microhardness was not significantly different in the three groups of acids (p=0.915). Among the three understudy acids, only the reduction in microhardness from time 0 to 30 minutes was significantly different between lactic acid and acetic acid (p=0.042).
Conclusion: Citric acid, lactic acid and acetic acid were all capable of demineralization and reduction of enamel microhardness. A significant difference existed in the demineralization potential of acids (the highest for lactic acid). However, this effect was more significant early after exposure.- Acid
- Enamel
- Fermentation
- Hardness
- Primary teeth
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