ObjectiveThis in vitro study evaluated the effect of calcium
glycerophosphate (CaGP) supplemented to soft drinks on bovine enamel erosion. Material and methodsFour pH-cycles were performed, alternating demineralization by the beverage and
remineralization in artificial saliva. ResultsMean wear (±SD, µm) was 7.91±1.13, 7.39±1.01, 7.50±0.91 and 5.21±1.08 for
Coca-ColaTM without CaGP or containing CaGP at 0.1, 1.0 or 2.0 mM,
respectively, while no wear was detected for CaGP at 5.0 and 10.0 mM.
Corresponding figures for Sprite ZeroTM without CaGP or containing CaGP
at 0.1, 1.0, 2.0, 5.0 or 10.0 mM were 8.04±1.30, 7.84±0.71, 7.47±0.80, 4.96±0.81,
3.99±0.10 and 1.87±0.12, respectively.ConclusionSupplementation of both beverages with CaGP seems to be an alternative to reduce
their erosive potential.
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