Additives in Milk and Its Effect on Dental Caries in 13-15 Year Old Adolescents

摘要

ABSTRACT It is a multifactorial disease with susceptible host, cariogenic microflora and a diet conducive to enamel demineralization. Milk has established anticariogenic effects. In India sugar, tea and coffee are most commonly used milk additives. Aim of the present study was to determine the association of dental caries with type and amount of milk additive consumed in 13-15 year old adolescent population. A school dental survey was conducted to determine quantity of different additives consu.