The Contrasting Effects between Caffeine and Theobromine on Crystallization: How the Non-fluoride Dentifrice Was Developed

Caffeine and theobromine are members of the xanthine family. Coffee soft drinks contain caffeine, whereas, in cacao, is main ingredient. The mineral contents tooth which sucked caffeine-containing dam’s milk were decreased. To determine if caffeine would affect enamel, dams fed with a pups killed first second molars extracted. Enamel was exposed to acid solution dissolved minerals from enamel measured. Calcium, phosphorus magnesium group significantly dissolved. why released, separated. crystallite size showed If same dietary regimen, but given cariogenic diet, should show higher incidence dental caries. revealed caries scores. An vitro experiment grow apatite crystals conducted, adding various xanthine. Theobromine produced larger crystal sizes than caffeine. added maternal diet. Dissolution experiments that these far less Comparative studies parameters between fluoride conducted. superior every aspect.