Gupta Megha
Preventive Dental Sciences, Division: Pedodontics College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2018 Oct 19;6(10):1888-1894. doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2018.336. eCollection 2018 Oct 25.
Dental caries has continued to be the major oral disease in the past, as well as the present scenario. Cariogenic sugars in the presence of specific bacteria over a period have been attributed as the major etiologic agent for dental caries. The association between sugar consumption and dental caries has been well documented.
Hence, the dental profession shares an interest in the search for safe, palatable sugar substitutes.
Therefore, the use of a suitable sugar substitute can help in combating dental caries.
Out of the various sugar substitutes available, xylitol is the most widely used. It is available in various forms. It decreases the plaque formation, bacterial adherence and inhibits the growth of Mutans Streptococci.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the sugar substitutes, present-day availability, role in the prevention of dental caries and their safety concerns.
龋齿在过去一直是主要的口腔疾病,目前仍是如此。一段时间以来,特定细菌存在下的致龋糖一直被认为是龋齿的主要病因。糖的摄入与龋齿之间的关联已有充分记录。
因此,牙科行业对寻找安全、可口的糖替代品很感兴趣。
因此,使用合适的糖替代品有助于对抗龋齿。
在现有的各种糖替代品中,木糖醇是使用最广泛的。它有多种形式。它可减少牙菌斑形成、细菌黏附,并抑制变形链球菌的生长。
本文对糖替代品、当前可得性、在预防龋齿中的作用及其安全性问题进行了全面综述。