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KMID : 1157520140100040255
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2014 Volume.10 No. 4 p.255 ~ p.258
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Cariogenic Potential Index of Fruits according to Their Viscosity and Sugar Content
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Lee Kum-Sun
Kim Nam-Joong
Lee Eun-Hee
Cho Ja-Won
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Abstract
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Objective: A relative cariogenic potential index (CPI) of fruits was estimated according to their sugar content and viscosity, and the factors that most affect the development of dental caries were evaluated by measuring the pH.
Methods: Eight types of fruits including banana, cherry, kiwi, grapes, watermelon, apple, strawberry, and tangerine, which are the most commonly distributed in the market, were selected. Their sugar content and viscosities were measured and indexed.
Results: The CPI of banana was 50.12±11.8, which was high, followed by that of kiwi, which was 13.89±1.83. The difference in the CPI between the 2 fruits was high. The mean pH level of all 8 fruits was below 5.5, indicating that they would have significant effect on the development of dental caries.
Conclusion: It is desirable to adjust the diet by including fresh vegetables and cleansing fruits except for banana whose CPI is relatively high and kiwi which has a low pH, when diet management is necessary to prevent dental caries.
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KEYWORD
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caries cariogenic potentiality index, viscosity, sugar content, fruit
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