Dietary factors associated with dental erosion: a meta-analysis

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Dietary factors associated with dental erosion: a meta-analysis

Li et al., 2012 | PLoS One | Meta Analysis

Citation

Li Haifeng, Zou Yan, Ding Gangqiang. Dietary factors associated with dental erosion: a meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2012;7(8):e42626. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0042626

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Some diet factors are risk factors for dental erosion. METHODS: We performed computer searches of PubMed, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, CALIS, et al., to search for studies investigating risk factors for dental erosion. For risk factors investigated in a comparative way, we computed pooled odds ratios (ORs) using the Mantel and Haenszel method. RESULTS: A total of 9 studies met the inclusion criteria, and 6 risk factors were considered, including soft drinks, sports drinks, juice, vitamin C, milk, and yoghourt. The following associations were found for soft drinks (OR = 2.41, 95%CI = 2.03-2.85) and vitamin C (OR = 1.16, 95%CI = 1.10-1.22). While juice (OR = 0.90, 95%CI = 0.25-3.24), sports drinks (OR = 1.58, 95%CI = 0.88-2.85), milk (OR = 0.67, 95%CI = 0.11-4.01), and yoghourt products (OR = 1.05, 95%CI = 0.28-3.96) were not associated with dental erosion. CONCLUSIONS: This meta-analysis provides comprehensive evidence-based assessment of diet-related factors for dental erosion. Preventive strategies should be taken to reduce dental erosion.

Key Findings

A total of 9 studies met the inclusion criteria, and 6 risk factors were considered, including soft drinks, sports drinks, juice, vitamin C, milk, and yoghourt. The following associations were found for soft drinks (OR = 2.41, 95%CI = 2.03-2.85) and vitamin C (OR = 1.16, 95%CI = 1.10-1.22). While juice (OR = 0.90, 95%CI = 0.25-3.24), sports drinks (OR = 1.58, 95%CI = 0.88-2.85), milk (OR = 0.67, 95%CI = 0.11-4.01), and yoghourt products (OR = 1.05, 95%CI = 0.28-3.96) were not associated with den

Outcomes Measured

  • Requires manual extraction

Population

Field Value
Population See abstract
Sample Size 9
Age Range See abstract
Condition See abstract

MeSH Terms

  • Beverages
  • Carbonated Beverages
  • Diet
  • Feeding Behavior
  • Food
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Models, Statistical
  • Odds Ratio
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Risk Factors
  • Software
  • Tooth Erosion
  • Yogurt

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Meta Analysis
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis
  • Vertical: vitamin-c

Provenance

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