Impact of Antioxidants in Preventing Dental Caries and Erosion: Antioxidants in Preventing Dental Caries and Erosion

Salman Ahmed; Raisa Shaikh; Sama Ul Haque; Ghazala Panhwar; Syed Liaquat Ali; Adeel Zafar

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v6i2.2199

Authors

Salman Ahmed Department of Physiology, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Raisa Shaikh Department of Biochemistry, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Sama Ul Haque Department of Anatomy, Fazaia Ruth Phau Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
Ghazala Panhwar Department of Pharmacology, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Syed Liaquat Ali Department of Biochemistry, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan
Adeel Zafar Department of Pathology, Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College, Lodhran, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i2.2199

Keywords:

Dental Caries, Dental Erosion, Antioxidants, Green Tea Extract

Abstract

Dental erosion and caries are common oral health problems with serious consequences. Due to the increased intake of acidic foods and beverages, dental erosion is becoming more widely acknowledged as a serious oral health concern. Objectives: To assess the anti-oxidant (green tea extract, vitamin C, and vitamin E) efficaciousness in reducing dental caries and erosion. To look for changes in the scores for the DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled teeth) and BEWE (Basic Erosive Wear Examination). Methods: A quasi-experimental study with groups (using green tea extract, vitamin C, and vitamin E, respectively) were formed from the 120 participants. BEWE, DMFT, and baseline demographics were noted. Salivary samples were examined for oxidative stress markers and antioxidant levels, and patients receiving certain treatments were assessed for changes in scores. A paired t-test was used to assess significance statistically. Results: All therapy groups showed significant declines in BEWE. DMFT scores slightly increased in all therapy groups as compared to the control group. The DMFT for Group A (vitamin C) increased from 4.2 ± 1.3 to 4.3 ± 1.1, Group B from 4.0 ± 1.4 to 4.0 ± 1.2, and Group C from 4.1 ± 1.2 to 4.2 ± 1.0, all with p-values of <0.001. The treatment groups saw almost similar BEWE scores as compared to the control group. Conclusion: It was concluded that antioxidants are helpful in the prevention of dental caries and erosion.

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