The relationship between diet, dental caries risk and the glycemic index

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: dental caries; high carbohydrate diet; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000570886
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Poor diets adversely affect general health and little is known if these diets also negatively impact oral health. Therefore, this study is aiming to understand wether the Glycemic Index is associated with changes of the dental plaque pH and the risk to develop caries. Healthy participants 18 to 65 years old will consume different foods and the changes of the plaque pH will be measured simultaneously to recordings of blood glucose levels. This study demonstrated that consumption of starchy foods with high GI have a risk for dental decay.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-12-19
• Study Start: 2021-05-17
• Last Update Posted: 24 May 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy adults, aged 18 – 65 years, non-smoking, without any underlying health conditions or dental disease.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with food allergies, impaired glucose tolerance, those regularly taking prescription medications other than standard oral contraceptives, or individuals with orthodontic appliances were excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified