The Effect of Isotonic Drinks on The Solubility of Calcium and Phosphate in Tooth Enamel

Introduction: Tooth enamel is a tissue that undergoes high mineralization process but susceptible to acidic foods and drinks. Calcium phosphate are the main components of tooth enamel. Isotonic drinks soft people like because they can replace body fluids when dehydrated, these in acid content, which accelerates decay. Material methods. Laboratory experimental study (in vitro), sample 16 maxillary first premolars were divided into two groups. All teeth separated by crowns roots. In group one, isotonic solution measured calcium levels with wavelength 420 nm, second solutions, level was at 590 nm. Furthermore, immersed 20 ml drink for 60 seconds, then dissolved again UV-vis spectrophotometer. Results. There significant difference increase solubility before after P=0.012 (P<0.05) Conclusion. affects